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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.99, 1,033.62 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.99, 1,033.62 and 364.72 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.99 : 1,033.62 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.99/1,033.62 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.99x = 1,033.62 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.99x = 376,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,981.89/688.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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