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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.96, 1,032.68 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.96, 1,032.68 and 507.28 is: 759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.96 : 1,032.68 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.96/1,032.68 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.96x = 1,032.68 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.96x = 523,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,857.91/689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.26

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