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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.96, 1,030.53 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.96, 1,030.53 and 362.64 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.96 : 1,030.53 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.96/1,030.53 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.96x = 1,030.53 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.96x = 373,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,711.40/687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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