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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.02, 1,022.53 and 646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.02, 1,022.53 and 646.08 is: 963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.02 : 1,022.53 = 646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.02/1,022.53 = 646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.02x = 1,022.53 × 646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.02x = 660,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,636.18/686.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.00

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