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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.89, 1,031.61 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.89, 1,031.61 and 363.08 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.89 : 1,031.61 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.89/1,031.61 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.89x = 1,031.61 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.89x = 374,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,551.80/687.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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