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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.15, 1,030.32 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.15, 1,030.32 and 340.47 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.15 : 1,030.32 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.15/1,030.32 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.15x = 1,030.32 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.15x = 350,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,793.05/687.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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