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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,032.06 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,032.06 and 243.64 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,032.06 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,032.06 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,032.06 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 251,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,446.09/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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