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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.98, 1,033.71 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.98, 1,033.71 and 364.82 is: 547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.98 : 1,033.71 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.98/1,033.71 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.98x = 1,033.71 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.98x = 377,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,118.08/688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.36

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