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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.56, 1,032.66 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.56, 1,032.66 and 380.58 is: 570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.56 : 1,032.66 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.56/1,032.66 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.56x = 1,032.66 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.56x = 393,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,009.74/688.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.77

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