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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.52, 1,030 and 560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.52, 1,030 and 560.08 is: 839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.52 : 1,030 = 560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.52/1,030 = 560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.52x = 1,030 × 560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.52x = 576,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,882.40/687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.08

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