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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.58, 1,030.40 and 379.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.58, 1,030.40 and 379.57 is: 568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.58 : 1,030.40 = 379.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.58/1,030.40 = 379.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.58x = 1,030.40 × 379.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.58x = 391,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,108.93/687.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.82

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