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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.93, 1,035 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.93, 1,035 and 343.28 is: 514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.93 : 1,035 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.93/1,035 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.93x = 1,035 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.93x = 355,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,289.63/689.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.97

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