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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.60, 1,033.68 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.60, 1,033.68 and 364.52 is: 546.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.60 : 1,033.68 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.60/1,033.68 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.60x = 1,033.68 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.60x = 376,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,797.03/689.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.40

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