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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.35, 1,029.01 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.35, 1,029.01 and 426.52 is: 638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.35 : 1,029.01 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.35/1,029.01 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.35x = 1,029.01 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.35x = 438,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,887.38/687.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.52

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