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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.56, 1,032.48 and 364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.56, 1,032.48 and 364.20 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.56 : 1,032.48 = 364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.56/1,032.48 = 364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.56x = 1,032.48 × 364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.56x = 376,029.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,029.22/688.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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