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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.09, 1,030.96 and 502.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.09, 1,030.96 and 502.16 is: 753.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.09 : 1,030.96 = 502.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.09/1,030.96 = 502.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.09x = 1,030.96 × 502.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.09x = 517,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,705.32/687.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.47

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