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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.42, 1,032.66 and 524.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.42, 1,032.66 and 524.15 is: 786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.42 : 1,032.66 = 524.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.42/1,032.66 = 524.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.42x = 1,032.66 × 524.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.42x = 541,264.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,264.89/688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.25

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