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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.69, 1,030.37 and 379.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.69, 1,030.37 and 379.84 is: 569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.69 : 1,030.37 = 379.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.69/1,030.37 = 379.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.69x = 1,030.37 × 379.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.69x = 391,375.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,375.33/687.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.12

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