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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.91, 1,035.02 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.91, 1,035.02 and 279.06 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.91 : 1,035.02 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.91/1,035.02 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.91x = 1,035.02 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.91x = 288,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,832.68/689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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