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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.60, 1,036.66 and 628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.60, 1,036.66 and 628.12 is: 945.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.60 : 1,036.66 = 628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.60/1,036.66 = 628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.60x = 1,036.66 × 628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.60x = 651,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,146.88/688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.61

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