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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.40, 1,032.60 and 607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.40, 1,032.60 and 607.40 is: 911.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.40 : 1,032.60 = 607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.40/1,032.60 = 607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.40x = 1,032.60 × 607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.40x = 627,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,201.24/688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.10

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