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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.56, 1,029.65 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.56, 1,029.65 and 443.34 is: 663.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.56 : 1,029.65 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.56/1,029.65 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.56x = 1,029.65 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.56x = 456,482.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,482.81/687.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.92

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