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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.19, 1,026.92 and 671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.19, 1,026.92 and 671.72 is: 1,002.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.19 : 1,026.92 = 671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.19/1,026.92 = 671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.19x = 1,026.92 × 671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.19x = 689,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,799.25/688.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.35

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