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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.88, 1,033.40 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.88, 1,033.40 and 277.84 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.88 : 1,033.40 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.88/1,033.40 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.88x = 1,033.40 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.88x = 287,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,119.86/688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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