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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 1,029.81 and 524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 1,029.81 and 524.82 is: 785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 1,029.81 = 524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/1,029.81 = 524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 1,029.81 × 524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 540,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,464.88/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.47

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