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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 1,032.39 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 1,032.39 and 364.26 is: 546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 1,032.39 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/1,032.39 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 1,032.39 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 376,058.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,058.38/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.39

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