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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.95, 1,033.39 and 380.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.95, 1,033.39 and 380.95 is: 571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.95 : 1,033.39 = 380.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.95/1,033.39 = 380.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.95x = 1,033.39 × 380.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.95x = 393,669.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,669.92/688.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.41

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