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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.82, 1,032.71 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.82, 1,032.71 and 414.84 is: 621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.82 : 1,032.71 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.82/1,032.71 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.82x = 1,032.71 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.82x = 428,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,409.42/688.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.95

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