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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.41, 1,031.84 and 341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.41, 1,031.84 and 341.99 is: 512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.41 : 1,031.84 = 341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.41/1,031.84 = 341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.41x = 1,031.84 × 341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.41x = 352,877.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,877.25/688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.60

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