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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.17, 1,032.12 and 341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.17, 1,032.12 and 341.39 is: 512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.17 : 1,032.12 = 341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.17/1,032.12 = 341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.17x = 1,032.12 × 341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.17x = 352,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,350.29/688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.01

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