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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.66, 1,032.71 and 381.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.66, 1,032.71 and 381.17 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.66 : 1,032.71 = 381.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.66/1,032.71 = 381.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.66x = 1,032.71 × 381.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.66x = 393,632.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,632.91/689.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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