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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.94, 1,033.70 and 614.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.94, 1,033.70 and 614.61 is: 920.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.94 : 1,033.70 = 614.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.94/1,033.70 = 614.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.94x = 1,033.70 × 614.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.94x = 635,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,319.28/689.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.83

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