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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.09, 1,029.62 and 630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.09, 1,029.62 and 630.52 is: 944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.09 : 1,029.62 = 630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.09/1,029.62 = 630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.09x = 1,029.62 × 630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.09x = 649,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,192.85/687.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.85

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