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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.64, 1,030.08 and 544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.64, 1,030.08 and 544.64 is: 814.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.64 : 1,030.08 = 544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.64/1,030.08 = 544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.64x = 1,030.08 × 544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.64x = 561,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,022.77/688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.68

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