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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.79, 1,032.24 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.79, 1,032.24 and 534.89 is: 801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.79 : 1,032.24 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.79/1,032.24 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.79x = 1,032.24 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.79x = 552,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,134.85/688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.60

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