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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.16, 1,030.86 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.16, 1,030.86 and 413.32 is: 620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.16 : 1,030.86 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.16/1,030.86 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.16x = 1,030.86 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.16x = 426,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,075.06/687.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.05

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