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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.38, 1,029.53 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.38, 1,029.53 and 440.73 is: 660.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.38 : 1,029.53 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.38/1,029.53 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.38x = 1,029.53 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.38x = 453,742.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,742.55/687.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.11

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