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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.52, 1,031.50 and 561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.52, 1,031.50 and 561.08 is: 840.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.52 : 1,031.50 = 561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.52/1,031.50 = 561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.52x = 1,031.50 × 561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.52x = 578,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,754.02/688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.58

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