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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.38, 1,032.59 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.38, 1,032.59 and 175.38 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.38 : 1,032.59 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.38/1,032.59 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.38x = 1,032.59 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.38x = 181,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,095.63/688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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