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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.66, 1,030.95 and 341.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.66, 1,030.95 and 341.12 is: 511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.66 : 1,030.95 = 341.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.66/1,030.95 = 341.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.66x = 1,030.95 × 341.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.66x = 351,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,672.51/687.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.40

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