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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.16, 1,026.10 and 611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.16, 1,026.10 and 611.84 is: 912.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.16 : 1,026.10 = 611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.16/1,026.10 = 611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.16x = 1,026.10 × 611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.16x = 627,809.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,809.02/688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.30

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