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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.07, 1,027.77 and 563.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.07, 1,027.77 and 563.95 is: 843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.07 : 1,027.77 = 563.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.07/1,027.77 = 563.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.07x = 1,027.77 × 563.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.07x = 579,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,610.89/687.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.60

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