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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 1,032.39 and 584.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 1,032.39 and 584.82 is: 877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 1,032.39 = 584.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/1,032.39 = 584.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 1,032.39 × 584.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 603,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,762.32/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.23

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