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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.96, 1,033.42 and 431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.96, 1,033.42 and 431.64 is: 648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.96 : 1,033.42 = 431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.96/1,033.42 = 431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.96x = 1,033.42 × 431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.96x = 446,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,065.41/687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.39

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