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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.80, 1,033.74 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.80, 1,033.74 and 535.90 is: 803.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.80 : 1,033.74 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.80/1,033.74 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.80x = 1,033.74 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.80x = 553,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,981.27/689.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.10

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