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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.31, 1,528.83 and 688.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.31, 1,528.83 and 688.29 is: 950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.31 : 1,528.83 = 688.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.31/1,528.83 = 688.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.31x = 1,528.83 × 688.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.31x = 1,052,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,274.96/1,107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.30

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