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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.52, 1,029.68 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.52, 1,029.68 and 362.72 is: 543.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.52 : 1,029.68 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.52/1,029.68 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.52x = 1,029.68 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.52x = 373,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,485.53/687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.24

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