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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.79, 951.93 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.79, 951.93 and 375.06 is: 517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.79 : 951.93 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.79/951.93 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.79x = 951.93 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.79x = 357,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,030.87/689.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.59

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