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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.73, 1,033.16 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.73, 1,033.16 and 277.76 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.73 : 1,033.16 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.73/1,033.16 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.73x = 1,033.16 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.73x = 286,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,971.72/688.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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