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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.46, 1,031.00 and 615.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.46, 1,031.00 and 615.56 is: 921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.46 : 1,031.00 = 615.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.46/1,031.00 = 615.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.46x = 1,031.00 × 615.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.46x = 634,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,634.13/688.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.82

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