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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 1,031.40 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 1,031.40 and 380.14 is: 569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 1,031.40 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/1,031.40 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 1,031.40 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 392,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,076.40/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.70

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