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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.17, 1,033.47 and 659.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.17, 1,033.47 and 659.82 is: 990.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.17 : 1,033.47 = 659.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.17/1,033.47 = 659.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.17x = 1,033.47 × 659.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.17x = 681,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,904.18/688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.89

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