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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,032.84 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,032.84 and 428.16 is: 642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,032.84 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,032.84 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,032.84 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 442,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,220.77/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.02

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