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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.50, 1,037.54 and 575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.50, 1,037.54 and 575.51 is: 867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.50 : 1,037.54 = 575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.50/1,037.54 = 575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.50x = 1,037.54 × 575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.50x = 597,110.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,110.90/688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.26

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