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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.29, 1,032.57 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.29, 1,032.57 and 399.66 is: 599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.29 : 1,032.57 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.29/1,032.57 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.29x = 1,032.57 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.29x = 412,673.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,673.05/688.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.57

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