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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.43, 1,029.51 and 397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.43, 1,029.51 and 397.99 is: 596.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.43 : 1,029.51 = 397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.43/1,029.51 = 397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.43x = 1,029.51 × 397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.43x = 409,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,734.68/687.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.04

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