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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.78, 1,033.46 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.78, 1,033.46 and 364.43 is: 546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.78 : 1,033.46 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.78/1,033.46 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.78x = 1,033.46 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.78x = 376,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,622.01/689.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.00

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