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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.77, 1,032.89 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.77, 1,032.89 and 303.75 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.77 : 1,032.89 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.77/1,032.89 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.77x = 1,032.89 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.77x = 313,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,738.82/688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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