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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.60, 1,030.80 and 413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.60, 1,030.80 and 413.40 is: 619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.60 : 1,030.80 = 413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.60/1,030.80 = 413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.60x = 1,030.80 × 413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.60x = 426,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,132.72/687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.74

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