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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.69, 1,035.75 and 365.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.69, 1,035.75 and 365.69 is: 549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.69 : 1,035.75 = 365.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.69/1,035.75 = 365.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.69x = 1,035.75 × 365.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.69x = 378,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,763.42/689.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.18

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