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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.60, 1,032.84 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.60, 1,032.84 and 579.60 is: 870.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.60 : 1,032.84 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.60/1,032.84 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.60x = 1,032.84 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.60x = 598,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,634.06/687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.61

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