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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.69, 1,030.32 and 610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.69, 1,030.32 and 610.20 is: 914.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.69 : 1,030.32 = 610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.69/1,030.32 = 610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.69x = 1,030.32 × 610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.69x = 628,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,701.26/687.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.22

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