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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.88, 1,032.33 and 644.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.88, 1,032.33 and 644.82 is: 967.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.88 : 1,032.33 = 644.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.88/1,032.33 = 644.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.88x = 1,032.33 × 644.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.88x = 665,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,671.93/687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.72

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