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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.28, 1,034.94 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.28, 1,034.94 and 526.28 is: 791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.28 : 1,034.94 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.28/1,034.94 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.28x = 1,034.94 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.28x = 544,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,668.22/688.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.35

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