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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.02, 1,032.02 and 399.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.02, 1,032.02 and 399.25 is: 598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.02 : 1,032.02 = 399.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.02/1,032.02 = 399.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.02x = 1,032.02 × 399.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.02x = 412,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,033.99/688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.87

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