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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 1,032.33 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 1,032.33 and 175.22 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 1,032.33 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/1,032.33 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 1,032.33 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 180,879.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,879.70/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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