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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.64, 1,028.73 and 647.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.64, 1,028.73 and 647.73 is: 966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.64 : 1,028.73 = 647.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.64/1,028.73 = 647.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.64x = 1,028.73 × 647.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.64x = 666,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,339.28/689.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.21

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