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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.76, 1,030.84 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.76, 1,030.84 and 362.96 is: 544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.76 : 1,030.84 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.76/1,030.84 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.76x = 1,030.84 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.76x = 374,153.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,153.69/687.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.02

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