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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 1,032.06 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688, 1,032.06 and 175 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688 : 1,032.06 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688/1,032.06 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688x = 1,032.06 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688x = 180,610.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,610.50/688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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