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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 1,031.70 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 1,031.70 and 265.74 is: 398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 1,031.70 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/1,031.70 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 1,031.70 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 274,163.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,163.96/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.45

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