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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.37, 1,034.78 and 552.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.37, 1,034.78 and 552.89 is: 831.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.37 : 1,034.78 = 552.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.37/1,034.78 = 552.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.37x = 1,034.78 × 552.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.37x = 572,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,119.34/688.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.13

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