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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.77, 1,034.81 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.77, 1,034.81 and 382.07 is: 573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.77 : 1,034.81 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.77/1,034.81 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.77x = 1,034.81 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.77x = 395,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,371.97/689.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.19

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