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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.60, 1,032.36 and 471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.60, 1,032.36 and 471.52 is: 706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.60 : 1,032.36 = 471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.60/1,032.36 = 471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.60x = 1,032.36 × 471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.60x = 486,778.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,778.39/688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.91

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