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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.84, 1,033.56 and 644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.84, 1,033.56 and 644.10 is: 967.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.84 : 1,033.56 = 644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.84/1,033.56 = 644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.84x = 1,033.56 × 644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.84x = 665,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,716.00/687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.84

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