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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.83, 1,030.84 and 648.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.83, 1,030.84 and 648.86 is: 971.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.83 : 1,030.84 = 648.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.83/1,030.84 = 648.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.83x = 1,030.84 × 648.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.83x = 668,864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,864.07/688.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.01

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