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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.07, 1,032.09 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.07, 1,032.09 and 175.07 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.07 : 1,032.09 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.07/1,032.09 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.07x = 1,032.09 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.07x = 180,688.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,688.00/688.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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