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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.91, 1,031.54 and 504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.91, 1,031.54 and 504.23 is: 755.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.91 : 1,031.54 = 504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.91/1,031.54 = 504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.91x = 1,031.54 × 504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.91x = 520,125.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,125.74/688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.00

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