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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.93, 1,032.24 and 341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.93, 1,032.24 and 341.25 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.93 : 1,032.24 = 341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.93/1,032.24 = 341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.93x = 1,032.24 × 341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.93x = 352,251.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,251.90/687.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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