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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.32, 987.60 and 688.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.32, 987.60 and 688.32 is: 954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.32 : 987.60 = 688.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.32/987.60 = 688.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.32x = 987.60 × 688.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.32x = 679,784.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,784.83/712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.33

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