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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,032.87 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,032.87 and 364.08 is: 545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,032.87 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,032.87 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,032.87 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 376,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,047.31/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.95

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