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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.24, 1,029.93 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.24, 1,029.93 and 321.24 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.24 : 1,029.93 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.24/1,029.93 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.24x = 1,029.93 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.24x = 330,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,849.56/687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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