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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.57, 1,028.95 and 492.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.57, 1,028.95 and 492.79 is: 737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.57 : 1,028.95 = 492.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.57/1,028.95 = 492.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.57x = 1,028.95 × 492.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.57x = 507,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,048.66/687.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.45

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