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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.02, 1,032.62 and 605.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.02, 1,032.62 and 605.03 is: 909.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.02 : 1,032.62 = 605.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.02/1,032.62 = 605.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.02x = 1,032.62 × 605.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.02x = 624,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,757.89/687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.38

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