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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.18, 1,029.12 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.18, 1,029.12 and 397.74 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.18 : 1,029.12 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.18/1,029.12 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.18x = 1,029.12 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.18x = 409,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,322.19/687.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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