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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.34, 1,032.51 and 399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.34, 1,032.51 and 399.98 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.34 : 1,032.51 = 399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.34/1,032.51 = 399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.34x = 1,032.51 × 399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.34x = 412,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,983.35/688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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