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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.90, 1,029.52 and 502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.90, 1,029.52 and 502.77 is: 754.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.90 : 1,029.52 = 502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.90/1,029.52 = 502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.90x = 1,029.52 × 502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.90x = 517,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,611.77/685.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.65

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