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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.64, 1,032 and 358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.64, 1,032 and 358.24 is: 537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.64 : 1,032 = 358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.64/1,032 = 358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.64x = 1,032 × 358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.64x = 369,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,703.68/687.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.64

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