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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.63, 1,033.99 and 393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.63, 1,033.99 and 393.14 is: 589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.63 : 1,033.99 = 393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.63/1,033.99 = 393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.63x = 1,033.99 × 393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.63x = 406,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,502.83/689.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.45

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