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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 1,032.55 and 445.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 1,032.55 and 445.57 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 1,032.55 = 445.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/1,032.55 = 445.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 1,032.55 × 445.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 460,069.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,069.61/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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