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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.25, 1,029.84 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.25, 1,029.84 and 413.04 is: 618.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.25 : 1,029.84 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.25/1,029.84 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.25x = 1,029.84 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.25x = 425,365.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,365.11/687.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.94

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