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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.89, 1,032.66 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.89, 1,032.66 and 364.44 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.89 : 1,032.66 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.89/1,032.66 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.89x = 1,032.66 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.89x = 376,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,342.61/688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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