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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.08, 1,032.04 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.08, 1,032.04 and 277.12 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.08 : 1,032.04 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.08/1,032.04 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.08x = 1,032.04 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.08x = 285,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,998.92/688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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