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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.19, 1,030.33 and 623.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.19, 1,030.33 and 623.30 is: 933.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.19 : 1,030.33 = 623.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.19/1,030.33 = 623.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.19x = 1,030.33 × 623.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.19x = 642,201.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,201.57/688.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.18

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