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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.96, 1,029.68 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.96, 1,029.68 and 505.28 is: 756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.96 : 1,029.68 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.96/1,029.68 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.96x = 1,029.68 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.96x = 520,276.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,276.71/687.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.26

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