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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.83, 1,032.27 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.83, 1,032.27 and 380.84 is: 570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.83 : 1,032.27 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.83/1,032.27 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.83x = 1,032.27 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.83x = 393,124.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,124.55/688.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.71

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