Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 1,032 and 232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 688, 1,032 and 232 is: 348
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
688 : 1,032 = 232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
688/1,032 = 232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
688x = 1,032 × 232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
688x = 239,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,424/688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348
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