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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.44, 1,032.66 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.44, 1,032.66 and 380.28 is: 570.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.44 : 1,032.66 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.44/1,032.66 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.44x = 1,032.66 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.44x = 392,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,699.94/688.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.42

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