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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.75, 1,033.27 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.75, 1,033.27 and 364.04 is: 546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.75 : 1,033.27 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.75/1,033.27 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.75x = 1,033.27 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.75x = 376,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,145.53/688.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.13

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