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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.85, 1,032.47 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.85, 1,032.47 and 277.44 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.85 : 1,032.47 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.85/1,032.47 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.85x = 1,032.47 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.85x = 286,448.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,448.13/688.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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