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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.42, 1,033.38 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.42, 1,033.38 and 397 is: 595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.42 : 1,033.38 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.42/1,033.38 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.42x = 1,033.38 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.42x = 410,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,251.86/688.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.93

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