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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.91, 1,034.86 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.91, 1,034.86 and 176.91 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.91 : 1,034.86 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.91/1,034.86 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.91x = 1,034.86 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.91x = 183,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,073.09/689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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