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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.34, 1,032.24 and 671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.34, 1,032.24 and 671.06 is: 1,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.34 : 1,032.24 = 671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.34/1,032.24 = 671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.34x = 1,032.24 × 671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.34x = 692,694.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,694.97/688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.33

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