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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.83, 1,031.40 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.83, 1,031.40 and 414.54 is: 620.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.83 : 1,031.40 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.83/1,031.40 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.83x = 1,031.40 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.83x = 427,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,556.56/688.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.70

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