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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 1,033.05 and 688.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 1,033.05 and 688.70 is: 1,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 1,033.05 = 688.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/1,033.05 = 688.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 1,033.05 × 688.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 711,461.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,461.54/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.05

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