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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.40, 1,030.96 and 506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.40, 1,030.96 and 506.96 is: 759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.40 : 1,030.96 = 506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.40/1,030.96 = 506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.40x = 1,030.96 × 506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.40x = 522,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,655.48/688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.23

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