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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.30, 1,032.24 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.30, 1,032.24 and 362.94 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.30 : 1,032.24 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.30/1,032.24 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.30x = 1,032.24 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.30x = 374,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,641.19/687.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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