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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.11, 1,032.18 and 395.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.11, 1,032.18 and 395.47 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.11 : 1,032.18 = 395.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.11/1,032.18 = 395.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.11x = 1,032.18 × 395.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.11x = 408,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,196.22/688.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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