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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.12, 1,029.96 and 525.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.12, 1,029.96 and 525.48 is: 787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.12 : 1,029.96 = 525.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.12/1,029.96 = 525.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.12x = 1,029.96 × 525.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.12x = 541,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,223.38/687.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.67

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