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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.11, 1,030.79 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.11, 1,030.79 and 534.89 is: 802.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.11 : 1,030.79 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.11/1,030.79 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.11x = 1,030.79 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.11x = 551,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,363.18/687.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.44

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