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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 1,030.88 and 673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 1,030.88 and 673.50 is: 1,009.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 1,030.88 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/1,030.88 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 1,030.88 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 694,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,297.68/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.04

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