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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.06, 1,030.68 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.06, 1,030.68 and 379.05 is: 568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.06 : 1,030.68 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.06/1,030.68 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.06x = 1,030.68 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.06x = 390,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,679.25/687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.62

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