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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.54, 1,032.12 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.54, 1,032.12 and 526.08 is: 789.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.54 : 1,032.12 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.54/1,032.12 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.54x = 1,032.12 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.54x = 542,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,977.69/687.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.74

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