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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.86, 1,034.90 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.86, 1,034.90 and 343.22 is: 514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.86 : 1,034.90 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.86/1,034.90 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.86x = 1,034.90 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.86x = 355,198.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,198.38/689.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.88

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