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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.29, 1,029.57 and 426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.29, 1,029.57 and 426.68 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.29 : 1,029.57 = 426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.29/1,029.57 = 426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.29x = 1,029.57 × 426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.29x = 439,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,291.78/687.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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