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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.86, 1,030.15 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.86, 1,030.15 and 357.92 is: 536.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.86 : 1,030.15 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.86/1,030.15 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.86x = 1,030.15 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.86x = 368,711.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,711.29/687.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.03

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