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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.93, 952.03 and 391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.93, 952.03 and 391.15 is: 539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.93 : 952.03 = 391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.93/952.03 = 391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.93x = 952.03 × 391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.93x = 372,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,389.79/689.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.75

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