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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.02, 1,031.21 and 503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.02, 1,031.21 and 503.90 is: 756.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.02 : 1,031.21 = 503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.02/1,031.21 = 503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.02x = 1,031.21 × 503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.02x = 519,619.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,619.04/687.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.34

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