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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.45, 1,030.52 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.45, 1,030.52 and 375.67 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.45 : 1,030.52 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.45/1,030.52 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.45x = 1,030.52 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.45x = 387,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,135.45/688.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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