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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.62, 1,033.04 and 396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.62, 1,033.04 and 396.08 is: 594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.62 : 1,033.04 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.62/1,033.04 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.62x = 1,033.04 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.62x = 409,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,166.18/688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.18

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