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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.03, 1,028.84 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.03, 1,028.84 and 361.22 is: 541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.03 : 1,028.84 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.03/1,028.84 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.03x = 1,028.84 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.03x = 371,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,630.63/686.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.72

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