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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.20, 1,031.43 and 399.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.20, 1,031.43 and 399.30 is: 598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.20 : 1,031.43 = 399.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.20/1,031.43 = 399.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.20x = 1,031.43 × 399.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.20x = 411,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,850.00/688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.45

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