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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.36, 1,032.86 and 303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.36, 1,032.86 and 303.72 is: 455.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.36 : 1,032.86 = 303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.36/1,032.86 = 303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.36x = 1,032.86 × 303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.36x = 313,700.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,700.24/688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.72

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