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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.61, 1,034.32 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.61, 1,034.32 and 227.41 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.61 : 1,034.32 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.61/1,034.32 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.61x = 1,034.32 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.61x = 235,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,214.71/689.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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