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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.89, 1,034.72 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.89, 1,034.72 and 278.92 is: 418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.89 : 1,034.72 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.89/1,034.72 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.89x = 1,034.72 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.89x = 288,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,604.10/689.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.33

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