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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.17, 1,029.41 and 455.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.17, 1,029.41 and 455.37 is: 682.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.17 : 1,029.41 = 455.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.17/1,029.41 = 455.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.17x = 1,029.41 × 455.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.17x = 468,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,762.43/687.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.16

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