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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.88, 1,034.94 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.88, 1,034.94 and 382.02 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.88 : 1,034.94 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.88/1,034.94 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.88x = 1,034.94 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.88x = 395,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,367.78/689.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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