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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.55, 1,032.78 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.55, 1,032.78 and 277.19 is: 415.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.55 : 1,032.78 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.55/1,032.78 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.55x = 1,032.78 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.55x = 286,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,276.29/688.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.77

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