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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.74, 1,033.26 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.74, 1,033.26 and 226.50 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.74 : 1,033.26 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.74/1,033.26 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.74x = 1,033.26 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.74x = 234,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,032.53/688.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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