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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.06, 1,031.49 and 526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.06, 1,031.49 and 526.47 is: 789.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.06 : 1,031.49 = 526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.06/1,031.49 = 526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.06x = 1,031.49 × 526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.06x = 543,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,045.13/688.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.24

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