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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,031.10 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,031.10 and 379.52 is: 568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,031.10 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,031.10 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,031.10 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 391,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,323.07/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.75

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