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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.20, 1,030.97 and 378.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.20, 1,030.97 and 378.62 is: 568.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.20 : 1,030.97 = 378.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.20/1,030.97 = 378.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.20x = 1,030.97 × 378.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.20x = 390,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,348.66/687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.03

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