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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.68, 1,030.98 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.68, 1,030.98 and 358.47 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.68 : 1,030.98 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.68/1,030.98 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.68x = 1,030.98 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.68x = 369,575.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,575.40/687.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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