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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.76, 1,033.44 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.76, 1,033.44 and 364.80 is: 546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.76 : 1,033.44 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.76/1,033.44 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.76x = 1,033.44 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.76x = 376,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,998.91/689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.57

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