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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.65, 1,035.99 and 415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.65, 1,035.99 and 415.90 is: 624.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.65 : 1,035.99 = 415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.65/1,035.99 = 415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.65x = 1,035.99 × 415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.65x = 430,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,869.54/689.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.77

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