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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.41, 1,031.65 and 533.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.41, 1,031.65 and 533.61 is: 799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.41 : 1,031.65 = 533.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.41/1,031.65 = 533.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.41x = 1,031.65 × 533.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.41x = 550,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,501.29/688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.67

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