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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.98, 1,034.95 and 176.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.98, 1,034.95 and 176.98 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.98 : 1,034.95 = 176.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.98/1,034.95 = 176.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.98x = 1,034.95 × 176.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.98x = 183,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,165.45/689.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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