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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 1,032.24 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 1,032.24 and 398.72 is: 597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 1,032.24 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/1,032.24 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 1,032.24 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 411,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,574.73/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.61

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