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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.99, 1,031.34 and 380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.99, 1,031.34 and 380.01 is: 569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.99 : 1,031.34 = 380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.99/1,031.34 = 380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.99x = 1,031.34 × 380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.99x = 391,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,919.51/687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.66

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