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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.98, 1,033.14 and 381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.98, 1,033.14 and 381.28 is: 570.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.98 : 1,033.14 = 381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.98/1,033.14 = 381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.98x = 1,033.14 × 381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.98x = 393,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,915.62/689.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.91

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