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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.50, 1,030.36 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.50, 1,030.36 and 440.60 is: 660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.50 : 1,030.36 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.50/1,030.36 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.50x = 1,030.36 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.50x = 453,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,976.62/687.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.33

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