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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.88, 1,033.20 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.88, 1,033.20 and 381.24 is: 570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.88 : 1,033.20 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.88/1,033.20 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.88x = 1,033.20 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.88x = 393,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,897.17/689.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.96

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