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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.10, 1,029.93 and 494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.10, 1,029.93 and 494.62 is: 741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.10 : 1,029.93 = 494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.10/1,029.93 = 494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.10x = 1,029.93 × 494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.10x = 509,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,423.98/687.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.41

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