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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.52, 1,028.85 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.52, 1,028.85 and 502.64 is: 752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.52 : 1,028.85 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.52/1,028.85 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.52x = 1,028.85 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.52x = 517,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,140.82/687.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.18

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