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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.34, 1,032.07 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.34, 1,032.07 and 391.86 is: 587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.34 : 1,032.07 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.34/1,032.07 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.34x = 1,032.07 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.34x = 404,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,428.51/688.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.54

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