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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 1,033.52 and 278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 1,033.52 and 278.06 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 1,033.52 = 278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/1,033.52 = 278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 1,033.52 × 278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 287,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,379.18/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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