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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.61, 1,030.48 and 379.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.61, 1,030.48 and 379.00 is: 567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.61 : 1,030.48 = 379.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.61/1,030.48 = 379.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.61x = 1,030.48 × 379.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.61x = 390,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,548.40/687.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.98

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