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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.05, 1,030.88 and 657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.05, 1,030.88 and 657.20 is: 984.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.05 : 1,030.88 = 657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.05/1,030.88 = 657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.05x = 1,030.88 × 657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.05x = 677,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,485.90/688.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.65

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