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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.98, 1,031.07 and 591.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.98, 1,031.07 and 591.14 is: 885.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.98 : 1,031.07 = 591.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.98/1,031.07 = 591.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.98x = 1,031.07 × 591.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.98x = 609,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,506.72/687.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.94

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