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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.70, 1,237.05 and 687.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.70, 1,237.05 and 687.90 is: 1,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.70 : 1,237.05 = 687.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.70/1,237.05 = 687.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.70x = 1,237.05 × 687.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.70x = 850,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,966.70/824.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.85

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