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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.48, 1,030.52 and 394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.48, 1,030.52 and 394.90 is: 591.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.48 : 1,030.52 = 394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.48/1,030.52 = 394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.48x = 1,030.52 × 394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.48x = 406,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,952.35/687.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.95

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