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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.78, 1,034.30 and 553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.78, 1,034.30 and 553.10 is: 829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.78 : 1,034.30 = 553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.78/1,034.30 = 553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.78x = 1,034.30 × 553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.78x = 572,067.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,067.54/689.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.34

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