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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.73, 1,034.60 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.73, 1,034.60 and 278.76 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.73 : 1,034.60 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.73/1,034.60 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.73x = 1,034.60 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.73x = 288,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,401.76/689.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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