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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.29, 1,030.62 and 492.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.29, 1,030.62 and 492.58 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.29 : 1,030.62 = 492.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.29/1,030.62 = 492.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.29x = 1,030.62 × 492.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.29x = 507,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,665.94/687.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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