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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.76, 1,032.51 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.76, 1,032.51 and 226.25 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.76 : 1,032.51 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.76/1,032.51 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.76x = 1,032.51 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.76x = 233,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,605.39/688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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