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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.87, 1,030.43 and 601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.87, 1,030.43 and 601.30 is: 900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.87 : 1,030.43 = 601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.87/1,030.43 = 601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.87x = 1,030.43 × 601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.87x = 619,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,600.35/687.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.75

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