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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.58, 1,031.06 and 659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.58, 1,031.06 and 659.23 is: 988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.58 : 1,031.06 = 659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.58/1,031.06 = 659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.58x = 1,031.06 × 659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.58x = 679,704.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,704.75/687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.55

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