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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.42, 1,032.95 and 277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.42, 1,032.95 and 277.55 is: 416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.42 : 1,032.95 = 277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.42/1,032.95 = 277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.42x = 1,032.95 × 277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.42x = 286,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,690.80/688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.45

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