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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.89, 1,033.07 and 359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.89, 1,033.07 and 359.73 is: 539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.89 : 1,033.07 = 359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.89/1,033.07 = 359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.89x = 1,033.07 × 359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.89x = 371,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,624.47/688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.45

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