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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.35, 1,032.12 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.35, 1,032.12 and 265.98 is: 398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.35 : 1,032.12 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.35/1,032.12 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.35x = 1,032.12 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.35x = 274,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,523.28/688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.81

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