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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.24, 1,032.24 and 413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.24, 1,032.24 and 413.88 is: 621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.24 : 1,032.24 = 413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.24/1,032.24 = 413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.24x = 1,032.24 × 413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.24x = 427,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,223.49/687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.65

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