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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.06, 1,029.72 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.06, 1,029.72 and 491.04 is: 735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.06 : 1,029.72 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.06/1,029.72 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.06x = 1,029.72 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.06x = 505,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,633.71/687.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.94

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