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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.12, 1,031.04 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.12, 1,031.04 and 632.04 is: 948.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.12 : 1,031.04 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.12/1,031.04 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.12x = 1,031.04 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.12x = 651,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,658.52/687.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.39

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