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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 1,030.59 and 340.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 1,030.59 and 340.51 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 1,030.59 = 340.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/1,030.59 = 340.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 1,030.59 × 340.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 350,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,926.20/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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