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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.35, 1,032.33 and 578.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.35, 1,032.33 and 578.70 is: 867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.35 : 1,032.33 = 578.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.35/1,032.33 = 578.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.35x = 1,032.33 × 578.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.35x = 597,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,409.37/688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.89

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