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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.66, 951.72 and 390.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.66, 951.72 and 390.91 is: 539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.66 : 951.72 = 390.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.66/951.72 = 390.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.66x = 951.72 × 390.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.66x = 372,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,036.10/689.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.45

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