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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.33, 1,030.78 and 577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.33, 1,030.78 and 577.68 is: 866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.33 : 1,030.78 = 577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.33/1,030.78 = 577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.33x = 1,030.78 × 577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.33x = 595,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,460.99/687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.34

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