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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.97, 1,033.29 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.97, 1,033.29 and 278 is: 416.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.97 : 1,033.29 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.97/1,033.29 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.97x = 1,033.29 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.97x = 287,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,254.62/688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.93

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