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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.30, 1,031.06 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.30, 1,031.06 and 340.64 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.30 : 1,031.06 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.30/1,031.06 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.30x = 1,031.06 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.30x = 351,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,223.72/687.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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