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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.58, 1,031.53 and 395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.58, 1,031.53 and 395.26 is: 592.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.58 : 1,031.53 = 395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.58/1,031.53 = 395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.58x = 1,031.53 × 395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.58x = 407,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,726.08/687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.99

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