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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.20, 1,032.08 and 589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.20, 1,032.08 and 589.86 is: 885.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.20 : 1,032.08 = 589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.20/1,032.08 = 589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.20x = 1,032.08 × 589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.20x = 608,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,779.76/687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.89

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