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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.87, 1,030.65 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.87, 1,030.65 and 443.88 is: 665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.87 : 1,030.65 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.87/1,030.65 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.87x = 1,030.65 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.87x = 457,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,483.26/687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.07

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