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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.92, 1,034.98 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.92, 1,034.98 and 360.86 is: 541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.92 : 1,034.98 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.92/1,034.98 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.92x = 1,034.98 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.92x = 373,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,476.81/689.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.34

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