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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.05, 1,031.40 and 615.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.05, 1,031.40 and 615.15 is: 922.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.05 : 1,031.40 = 615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.05/1,031.40 = 615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.05x = 1,031.40 × 615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.05x = 634,465.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,465.71/688.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.12

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