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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.36, 1,032.09 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.36, 1,032.09 and 277.60 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.36 : 1,032.09 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.36/1,032.09 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.36x = 1,032.09 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.36x = 286,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,508.18/688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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