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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.84, 1,462.32 and 687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.84, 1,462.32 and 687.84 is: 1,030.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.84 : 1,462.32 = 687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.84/1,462.32 = 687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.84x = 1,462.32 × 687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.84x = 1,005,842.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,842.19/975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.74

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