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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.42, 1,030.59 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.42, 1,030.59 and 362.61 is: 543.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.42 : 1,030.59 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.42/1,030.59 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.42x = 1,030.59 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.42x = 373,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,702.24/687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.63

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