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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.76, 1,034.58 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.76, 1,034.58 and 227.54 is: 341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.76 : 1,034.58 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.76/1,034.58 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.76x = 1,034.58 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.76x = 235,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,403.16/689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.28

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