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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.69, 1,033.16 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.69, 1,033.16 and 634.23 is: 952.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.69 : 1,033.16 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.69/1,033.16 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.69x = 1,033.16 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.69x = 655,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,257.90/687.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.84

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