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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.71, 1,031.37 and 362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.71, 1,031.37 and 362.90 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.71 : 1,031.37 = 362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.71/1,031.37 = 362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.71x = 1,031.37 × 362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.71x = 374,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,285.39/687.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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