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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.89, 1,029.42 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.89, 1,029.42 and 563.04 is: 842.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.89 : 1,029.42 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.89/1,029.42 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.89x = 1,029.42 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.89x = 579,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,604.64/687.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.59

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