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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,031.04 and 525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,031.04 and 525.96 is: 787.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,031.04 = 525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,031.04 = 525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,031.04 × 525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 542,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,285.80/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.29

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