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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.88, 1,030.92 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.88, 1,030.92 and 362.56 is: 543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.88 : 1,030.92 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.88/1,030.92 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.88x = 1,030.92 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.88x = 373,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,770.36/687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.37

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