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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.39, 1,031.10 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.39, 1,031.10 and 322.08 is: 483.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.39 : 1,031.10 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.39/1,031.10 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.39x = 1,031.10 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.39x = 332,096.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,096.69/687.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.13

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