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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.32, 1,031.55 and 622.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.32, 1,031.55 and 622.74 is: 934.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.32 : 1,031.55 = 622.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.32/1,031.55 = 622.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.32x = 1,031.55 × 622.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.32x = 642,386.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,386.68/687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.63

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