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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.96, 1,034.10 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.96, 1,034.10 and 365.12 is: 547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.96 : 1,034.10 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.96/1,034.10 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.96x = 1,034.10 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.96x = 377,570.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,570.59/689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.24

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