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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.58, 1,033.24 and 500.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.58, 1,033.24 and 500.97 is: 751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.58 : 1,033.24 = 500.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.58/1,033.24 = 500.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.58x = 1,033.24 × 500.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.58x = 517,622.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,622.24/688.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.72

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