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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.87, 1,033.50 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.87, 1,033.50 and 364.46 is: 546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.87 : 1,033.50 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.87/1,033.50 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.87x = 1,033.50 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.87x = 376,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,669.41/688.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.80

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