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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.36, 1,032.87 and 428.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.36, 1,032.87 and 428.29 is: 642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.36 : 1,032.87 = 428.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.36/1,032.87 = 428.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.36x = 1,032.87 × 428.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.36x = 442,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,367.89/688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.64

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