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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.92, 1,032.02 and 619.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.92, 1,032.02 and 619.07 is: 928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.92 : 1,032.02 = 619.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.92/1,032.02 = 619.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.92x = 1,032.02 × 619.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.92x = 638,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,892.62/687.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.73

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