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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.75, 1,033.77 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.75, 1,033.77 and 278.66 is: 417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.75 : 1,033.77 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.75/1,033.77 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.75x = 1,033.77 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.75x = 288,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,073.98/689.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.65

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