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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.60, 1,029.90 and 504.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.60, 1,029.90 and 504.80 is: 757.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.60 : 1,029.90 = 504.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.60/1,029.90 = 504.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.60x = 1,029.90 × 504.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.60x = 519,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,893.52/686.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.20

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