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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.83, 1,035.96 and 403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.83, 1,035.96 and 403.09 is: 605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.83 : 1,035.96 = 403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.83/1,035.96 = 403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.83x = 1,035.96 × 403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.83x = 417,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,585.12/689.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.34

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