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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.67, 951.72 and 394.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.67, 951.72 and 394.73 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.67 : 951.72 = 394.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.67/951.72 = 394.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.67x = 951.72 × 394.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.67x = 375,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,675.80/689.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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