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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.28, 1,030.71 and 379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.28, 1,030.71 and 379.07 is: 568.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.28 : 1,030.71 = 379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.28/1,030.71 = 379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.28x = 1,030.71 × 379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.28x = 390,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,711.24/687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.49

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