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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.17, 1,032.27 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.17, 1,032.27 and 271.69 is: 407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.17 : 1,032.27 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.17/1,032.27 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.17x = 1,032.27 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.17x = 280,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,457.44/688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.54

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