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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.44, 1,031.55 and 635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.44, 1,031.55 and 635.19 is: 953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.44 : 1,031.55 = 635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.44/1,031.55 = 635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.44x = 1,031.55 × 635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.44x = 655,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,227.07/687.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.15

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