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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.61, 1,034.57 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.61, 1,034.57 and 343.13 is: 514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.61 : 1,034.57 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.61/1,034.57 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.61x = 1,034.57 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.61x = 354,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,992.87/689.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.77

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