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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.54, 1,032.90 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.54, 1,032.90 and 363.93 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.54 : 1,032.90 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.54/1,032.90 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.54x = 1,032.90 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.54x = 375,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,903.30/688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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