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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,031.76 and 495.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,031.76 and 495.84 is: 742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,031.76 = 495.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,031.76 = 495.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,031.76 × 495.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 511,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,587.88/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.72

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