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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.94, 1,029.66 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.94, 1,029.66 and 379.06 is: 567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.94 : 1,029.66 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.94/1,029.66 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.94x = 1,029.66 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.94x = 390,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,302.92/687.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.35

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