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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.84, 1,031.64 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.84, 1,031.64 and 362.88 is: 544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.84 : 1,031.64 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.84/1,031.64 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.84x = 1,031.64 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.84x = 374,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,361.52/687.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.26

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