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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.98, 1,034.34 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.98, 1,034.34 and 279.04 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.98 : 1,034.34 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.98/1,034.34 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.98x = 1,034.34 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.98x = 288,622.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,622.23/689.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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