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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 1,029.81 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 1,029.81 and 409.60 is: 612.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 1,029.81 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/1,029.81 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 1,029.81 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 421,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,810.18/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.86

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