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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.56, 1,030.12 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.56, 1,030.12 and 363.15 is: 544.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.56 : 1,030.12 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.56/1,030.12 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.56x = 1,030.12 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.56x = 374,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,087.17/687.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.08

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