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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.23, 1,032.08 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.23, 1,032.08 and 277.26 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.23 : 1,032.08 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.23/1,032.08 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.23x = 1,032.08 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.23x = 286,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,149.24/688.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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