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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.07, 1,025.54 and 632.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.07, 1,025.54 and 632.17 is: 943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.07 : 1,025.54 = 632.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.07/1,025.54 = 632.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.07x = 1,025.54 × 632.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.07x = 648,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,315.62/687.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.59

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