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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.77, 1,033.29 and 457.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.77, 1,033.29 and 457.85 is: 686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.77 : 1,033.29 = 457.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.77/1,033.29 = 457.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.77x = 1,033.29 × 457.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.77x = 473,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,094.41/688.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.87

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