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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 1,031.94 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 1,031.94 and 534.30 is: 800.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 1,031.94 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/1,031.94 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 1,031.94 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 551,365.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,365.54/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.33

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