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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.50, 1,030.88 and 340.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.50, 1,030.88 and 340.82 is: 511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.50 : 1,030.88 = 340.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.50/1,030.88 = 340.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.50x = 1,030.88 × 340.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.50x = 351,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,344.52/687.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.05

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