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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.05, 1,030.77 and 379.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.05, 1,030.77 and 379.44 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.05 : 1,030.77 = 379.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.05/1,030.77 = 379.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.05x = 1,030.77 × 379.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.05x = 391,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,115.37/688.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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