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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.45, 1,030.27 and 563.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.45, 1,030.27 and 563.61 is: 843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.45 : 1,030.27 = 563.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.45/1,030.27 = 563.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.45x = 1,030.27 × 563.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.45x = 580,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,670.47/688.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.45

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