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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.08, 1,030.94 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.08, 1,030.94 and 345 is: 517.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.08 : 1,030.94 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.08/1,030.94 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.08x = 1,030.94 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.08x = 355,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,674.30/687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.66

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