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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.51, 1,030.23 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.51, 1,030.23 and 363.09 is: 544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.51 : 1,030.23 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.51/1,030.23 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.51x = 1,030.23 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.51x = 374,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,066.21/687.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.09

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