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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.33, 1,030.09 and 563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.33, 1,030.09 and 563.49 is: 843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.33 : 1,030.09 = 563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.33/1,030.09 = 563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.33x = 1,030.09 × 563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.33x = 580,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,445.54/688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.27

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