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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.95, 1,031.93 and 550.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.95, 1,031.93 and 550.82 is: 826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.95 : 1,031.93 = 550.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.95/1,031.93 = 550.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.95x = 1,031.93 × 550.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.95x = 568,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,399.77/687.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.23

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