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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.02, 1,027.62 and 603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.02, 1,027.62 and 603.88 is: 904.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.02 : 1,027.62 = 603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.02/1,027.62 = 603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.02x = 1,027.62 × 603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.02x = 620,559.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,559.17/686.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.58

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