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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.17, 1,032.48 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.17, 1,032.48 and 277.19 is: 415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.17 : 1,032.48 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.17/1,032.48 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.17x = 1,032.48 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.17x = 286,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,187.97/688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.87

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