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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.56, 1,032.88 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.56, 1,032.88 and 277.72 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.56 : 1,032.88 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.56/1,032.88 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.56x = 1,032.88 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.56x = 286,851.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,851.43/688.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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