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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.12, 1,031.40 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.12, 1,031.40 and 590.64 is: 886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.12 : 1,031.40 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.12/1,031.40 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.12x = 1,031.40 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.12x = 609,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,186.10/687.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.58

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