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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.32, 1,432.56 and 688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.32, 1,432.56 and 688.64 is: 950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.32 : 1,432.56 = 688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.32/1,432.56 = 688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.32x = 1,432.56 × 688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.32x = 986,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,518.12/1,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.11

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