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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 1,031.48 and 596.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 1,031.48 and 596.53 is: 894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 1,031.48 = 596.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/1,031.48 = 596.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 1,031.48 × 596.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 615,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,308.76/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.01

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