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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.14, 1,031.04 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.14, 1,031.04 and 321.86 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.14 : 1,031.04 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.14/1,031.04 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.14x = 1,031.04 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.14x = 331,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,850.53/687.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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