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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.78, 1,029.94 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.78, 1,029.94 and 455.97 is: 682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.78 : 1,029.94 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.78/1,029.94 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.78x = 1,029.94 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.78x = 469,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,624.46/687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.81

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