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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.80, 1,030.94 and 551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.80, 1,030.94 and 551.10 is: 826.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.80 : 1,030.94 = 551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.80/1,030.94 = 551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.80x = 1,030.94 × 551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.80x = 568,151.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,151.03/687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.04

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