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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.12, 1,032.14 and 552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.12, 1,032.14 and 552.02 is: 828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.12 : 1,032.14 = 552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.12/1,032.14 = 552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.12x = 1,032.14 × 552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.12x = 569,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,761.92/688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.00

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