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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 1,033.44 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 1,033.44 and 278.04 is: 417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 1,033.44 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/1,033.44 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 1,033.44 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 287,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,337.66/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.08

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