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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.14, 1,032.18 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.14, 1,032.18 and 277.14 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.14 : 1,032.18 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.14/1,032.18 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.14x = 1,032.18 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.14x = 286,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,058.37/688.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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