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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,033.60 and 632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,033.60 and 632.97 is: 949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,033.60 = 632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,033.60 = 632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,033.60 × 632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 654,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,237.79/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.82

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