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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.24, 1,030.94 and 625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.24, 1,030.94 and 625.32 is: 938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.24 : 1,030.94 = 625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.24/1,030.94 = 625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.24x = 1,030.94 × 625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.24x = 644,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,667.40/687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.05

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