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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.71, 1,031.02 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.71, 1,031.02 and 394.74 is: 591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.71 : 1,031.02 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.71/1,031.02 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.71x = 1,031.02 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.71x = 406,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,983.85/687.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.79

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