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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.64, 1,032.84 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.64, 1,032.84 and 380.80 is: 571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.64 : 1,032.84 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.64/1,032.84 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.64x = 1,032.84 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.64x = 393,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,305.47/688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.13

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