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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.06, 1,027.25 and 536.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.06, 1,027.25 and 536.31 is: 803.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.06 : 1,027.25 = 536.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.06/1,027.25 = 536.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.06x = 1,027.25 × 536.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.06x = 550,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,921.77/686.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.03

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