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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.12, 1,031.92 and 277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.12, 1,031.92 and 277.15 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.12 : 1,031.92 = 277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.12/1,031.92 = 277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.12x = 1,031.92 × 277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.12x = 285,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,996.63/688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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