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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.87, 1,030.08 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.87, 1,030.08 and 362.52 is: 542.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.87 : 1,030.08 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.87/1,030.08 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.87x = 1,030.08 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.87x = 373,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,424.60/687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.87

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