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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.16, 1,030.40 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.16, 1,030.40 and 395.22 is: 591.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.16 : 1,030.40 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.16/1,030.40 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.16x = 1,030.40 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.16x = 407,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,230.70/688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.77

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