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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.85, 1,033.99 and 612.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.85, 1,033.99 and 612.97 is: 918.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.85 : 1,033.99 = 612.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.85/1,033.99 = 612.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.85x = 1,033.99 × 612.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.85x = 633,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,804.85/689.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.76

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