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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.90, 1,032.45 and 277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.90, 1,032.45 and 277.70 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.90 : 1,032.45 = 277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.90/1,032.45 = 277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.90x = 1,032.45 × 277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.90x = 286,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,711.37/688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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