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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.66, 1,029.09 and 562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.66, 1,029.09 and 562.82 is: 842.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.66 : 1,029.09 = 562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.66/1,029.09 = 562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.66x = 1,029.09 × 562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.66x = 579,186.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,186.23/687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.26

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