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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.74, 1,030.05 and 664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.74, 1,030.05 and 664.67 is: 995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.74 : 1,030.05 = 664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.74/1,030.05 = 664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.74x = 1,030.05 × 664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.74x = 684,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,638.18/687.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.50

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