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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.01, 1,027.16 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.01, 1,027.16 and 393.26 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.01 : 1,027.16 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.01/1,027.16 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.01x = 1,027.16 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.01x = 403,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,933.84/686.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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