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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.08, 1,029.92 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.08, 1,029.92 and 394.27 is: 590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.08 : 1,029.92 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.08/1,029.92 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.08x = 1,029.92 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.08x = 406,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,059.44/687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.99

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