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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.51, 1,033.22 and 640.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.51, 1,033.22 and 640.73 is: 962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.51 : 1,033.22 = 640.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.51/1,033.22 = 640.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.51x = 1,033.22 × 640.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.51x = 662,019.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,019.24/687.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.92

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