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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.08, 1,462.62 and 688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.08, 1,462.62 and 688.88 is: 1,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.08 : 1,462.62 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.08/1,462.62 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.08x = 1,462.62 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.08x = 1,007,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,569.67/975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.32

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