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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.93, 1,033.17 and 380.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.93, 1,033.17 and 380.93 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.93 : 1,033.17 = 380.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.93/1,033.17 = 380.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.93x = 1,033.17 × 380.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.93x = 393,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,565.45/688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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