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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.55, 1,032.54 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.55, 1,032.54 and 277.58 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.55 : 1,032.54 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.55/1,032.54 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.55x = 1,032.54 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.55x = 286,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,606.60/688.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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