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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.13, 1,032.11 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.13, 1,032.11 and 276.95 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.13 : 1,032.11 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.13/1,032.11 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.13x = 1,032.11 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.13x = 285,845.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,845.10/688.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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