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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.82, 1,030.58 and 604.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.82, 1,030.58 and 604.66 is: 905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.82 : 1,030.58 = 604.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.82/1,030.58 = 604.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.82x = 1,030.58 × 604.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.82x = 623,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,150.50/687.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.98

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