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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.40, 1,029.70 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.40, 1,029.70 and 426.60 is: 639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.40 : 1,029.70 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.40/1,029.70 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.40x = 1,029.70 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.40x = 439,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,270.02/687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.03

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