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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.34, 1,031.01 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.34, 1,031.01 and 551.25 is: 826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.34 : 1,031.01 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.34/1,031.01 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.34x = 1,031.01 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.34x = 568,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,344.26/687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.88

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