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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.06, 1,025.55 and 605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.06, 1,025.55 and 605.04 is: 903.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.06 : 1,025.55 = 605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.06/1,025.55 = 605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.06x = 1,025.55 × 605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.06x = 620,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,498.77/687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.12

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