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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.24, 1,032.66 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.24, 1,032.66 and 359.43 is: 539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.24 : 1,032.66 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.24/1,032.66 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.24x = 1,032.66 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.24x = 371,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,168.02/688.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.30

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