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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 1,030.74 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 1,030.74 and 414.02 is: 620.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 1,030.74 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/1,030.74 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 1,030.74 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 426,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,741.82/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.19

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