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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.68, 1,031.07 and 623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.68, 1,031.07 and 623.80 is: 933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.68 : 1,031.07 = 623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.68/1,031.07 = 623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.68x = 1,031.07 × 623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.68x = 643,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,181.47/688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.93

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