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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.58, 1,024.48 and 614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.58, 1,024.48 and 614.90 is: 916.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.58 : 1,024.48 = 614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.58/1,024.48 = 614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.58x = 1,024.48 × 614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.58x = 629,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,952.75/687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.19

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