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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.15, 1,028.79 and 523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.15, 1,028.79 and 523.28 is: 783.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.15 : 1,028.79 = 523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.15/1,028.79 = 523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.15x = 1,028.79 × 523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.15x = 538,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,347.80/687.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.45

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