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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.63, 1,030.73 and 340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.63, 1,030.73 and 340.75 is: 510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.63 : 1,030.73 = 340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.63/1,030.73 = 340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.63x = 1,030.73 × 340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.63x = 351,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,214.39/687.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.76

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