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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.19, 1,032.50 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.19, 1,032.50 and 219.74 is: 329.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.19 : 1,032.50 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.19/1,032.50 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.19x = 1,032.50 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.19x = 226,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,876.94/688.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.67

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