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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.92, 1,033.56 and 396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.92, 1,033.56 and 396.60 is: 595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.92 : 1,033.56 = 396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.92/1,033.56 = 396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.92x = 1,033.56 × 396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.92x = 409,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,909.90/688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.00

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