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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.55, 1,034.76 and 624.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.55, 1,034.76 and 624.68 is: 937.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.55 : 1,034.76 = 624.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.55/1,034.76 = 624.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.55x = 1,034.76 × 624.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.55x = 646,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,396.23/689.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.42

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