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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.78, 1,032.23 and 391.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.78, 1,032.23 and 391.48 is: 587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.78 : 1,032.23 = 391.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.78/1,032.23 = 391.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.78x = 1,032.23 × 391.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.78x = 404,090.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,090.28/687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.53

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