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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.21, 1,030.50 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.21, 1,030.50 and 378.96 is: 568.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.21 : 1,030.50 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.21/1,030.50 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.21x = 1,030.50 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.21x = 390,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,518.28/687.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.27

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