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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.26, 1,032.40 and 380.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.26, 1,032.40 and 380.06 is: 570.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.26 : 1,032.40 = 380.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.26/1,032.40 = 380.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.26x = 1,032.40 × 380.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.26x = 392,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,373.94/688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.10

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