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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.64, 1,032.62 and 580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.64, 1,032.62 and 580.29 is: 868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.64 : 1,032.62 = 580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.64/1,032.62 = 580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.64x = 1,032.62 × 580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.64x = 599,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,219.06/689.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.89

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