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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.65, 1,031.11 and 492.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.65, 1,031.11 and 492.53 is: 738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.65 : 1,031.11 = 492.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.65/1,031.11 = 492.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.65x = 1,031.11 × 492.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.65x = 507,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,846.22/687.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.53

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