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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.83, 1,030.82 and 614.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.83, 1,030.82 and 614.61 is: 921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.83 : 1,030.82 = 614.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.83/1,030.82 = 614.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.83x = 1,030.82 × 614.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.83x = 633,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,549.21/687.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.09

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