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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.60, 1,032.12 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.60, 1,032.12 and 658.44 is: 988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.60 : 1,032.12 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.60/1,032.12 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.60x = 1,032.12 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.60x = 679,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,589.09/687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.35

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