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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.62, 1,034.54 and 343.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.62, 1,034.54 and 343.15 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.62 : 1,034.54 = 343.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.62/1,034.54 = 343.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.62x = 1,034.54 × 343.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.62x = 355,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,002.40/689.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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