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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.66, 1,034.57 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.66, 1,034.57 and 227.48 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.66 : 1,034.57 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.66/1,034.57 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.66x = 1,034.57 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.66x = 235,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,343.98/689.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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