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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.81, 1,032.27 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.81, 1,032.27 and 358.85 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.81 : 1,032.27 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.81/1,032.27 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.81x = 1,032.27 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.81x = 370,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,430.09/687.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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