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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.86, 1,032.24 and 642.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.86, 1,032.24 and 642.29 is: 963.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.86 : 1,032.24 = 642.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.86/1,032.24 = 642.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.86x = 1,032.24 × 642.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.86x = 662,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,994.22/687.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.86

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