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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.93, 1,033.36 and 612.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.93, 1,033.36 and 612.59 is: 918.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.93 : 1,033.36 = 612.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.93/1,033.36 = 612.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.93x = 1,033.36 × 612.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.93x = 633,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,019.30/688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.85

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