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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.89, 1,034.37 and 416.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.89, 1,034.37 and 416.19 is: 624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.89 : 1,034.37 = 416.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.89/1,034.37 = 416.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.89x = 1,034.37 × 416.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.89x = 430,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,494.45/688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.91

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