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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.02, 1,029.60 and 492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.02, 1,029.60 and 492.54 is: 737.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.02 : 1,029.60 = 492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.02/1,029.60 = 492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.02x = 1,029.60 × 492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.02x = 507,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,119.18/688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.07

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