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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.54, 1,031.19 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.54, 1,031.19 and 340.76 is: 511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.54 : 1,031.19 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.54/1,031.19 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.54x = 1,031.19 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.54x = 351,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,388.30/687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.08

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