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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.76, 951.78 and 409.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.76, 951.78 and 409.94 is: 565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.76 : 951.78 = 409.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.76/951.78 = 409.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.76x = 951.78 × 409.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.76x = 390,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,172.69/689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.66

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