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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687, 1,030.50 and 648.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687, 1,030.50 and 648.48 is: 972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687 : 1,030.50 = 648.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687/1,030.50 = 648.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687x = 1,030.50 × 648.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687x = 668,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,258.64/687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.72

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