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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.65, 1,034.67 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.65, 1,034.67 and 227.44 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.65 : 1,034.67 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.65/1,034.67 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.65x = 1,034.67 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.65x = 235,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,327.49/689.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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