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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.67, 1,033.68 and 526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.67, 1,033.68 and 526.86 is: 789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.67 : 1,033.68 = 526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.67/1,033.68 = 526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.67x = 1,033.68 × 526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.67x = 544,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,604.64/689.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.66

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