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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 1,028.88 and 525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 1,028.88 and 525.52 is: 787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 1,028.88 = 525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/1,028.88 = 525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 1,028.88 × 525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 540,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,697.02/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.18

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