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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.32, 1,031.40 and 601.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.32, 1,031.40 and 601.38 is: 901.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.32 : 1,031.40 = 601.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.32/1,031.40 = 601.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.32x = 1,031.40 × 601.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.32x = 620,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,263.33/688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.13

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