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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 1,032.28 and 601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 1,032.28 and 601.97 is: 902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 1,032.28 = 601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/1,032.28 = 601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 1,032.28 × 601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 621,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,394.93/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.00

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