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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.72, 1,029.96 and 524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.72, 1,029.96 and 524.16 is: 785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.72 : 1,029.96 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.72/1,029.96 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.72x = 1,029.96 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.72x = 539,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,863.83/687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.01

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