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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.49, 1,031.84 and 413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.49, 1,031.84 and 413.81 is: 621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.49 : 1,031.84 = 413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.49/1,031.84 = 413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.49x = 1,031.84 × 413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.49x = 426,983.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,983.90/687.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.08

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