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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.32, 1,031.22 and 340.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.32, 1,031.22 and 340.59 is: 511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.32 : 1,031.22 = 340.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.32/1,031.22 = 340.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.32x = 1,031.22 × 340.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.32x = 351,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,223.22/687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.00

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