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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.02, 1,031.13 and 492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.02, 1,031.13 and 492.01 is: 738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.02 : 1,031.13 = 492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.02/1,031.13 = 492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.02x = 1,031.13 × 492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.02x = 507,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,323.69/687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.45

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