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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.12, 1,028.22 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.12, 1,028.22 and 504.06 is: 754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.12 : 1,028.22 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.12/1,028.22 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.12x = 1,028.22 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.12x = 518,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,284.57/687.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.29

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