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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.73, 1,034.64 and 278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.73, 1,034.64 and 278.86 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.73 : 1,034.64 = 278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.73/1,034.64 = 278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.73x = 1,034.64 × 278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.73x = 288,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,519.06/689.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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