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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.28, 1,029.70 and 361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.28, 1,029.70 and 361.93 is: 542.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.28 : 1,029.70 = 361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.28/1,029.70 = 361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.28x = 1,029.70 × 361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.28x = 372,679.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,679.32/687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.25

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