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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.18, 1,030.77 and 653.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.18, 1,030.77 and 653.97 is: 980.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.18 : 1,030.77 = 653.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.18/1,030.77 = 653.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.18x = 1,030.77 × 653.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.18x = 674,092.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,092.66/687.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.96

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