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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.39, 1,030.18 and 563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.39, 1,030.18 and 563.54 is: 843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.39 : 1,030.18 = 563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.39/1,030.18 = 563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.39x = 1,030.18 × 563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.39x = 580,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,547.64/688.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.34

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