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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.82, 1,029.66 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.82, 1,029.66 and 443.62 is: 664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.82 : 1,029.66 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.82/1,029.66 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.82x = 1,029.66 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.82x = 456,777.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,777.77/687.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.09

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