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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.12, 1,029.25 and 511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.12, 1,029.25 and 511.75 is: 766.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.12 : 1,029.25 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.12/1,029.25 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.12x = 1,029.25 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.12x = 526,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,718.69/687.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.56

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