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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.06, 1,028.87 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.06, 1,028.87 and 223.73 is: 335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.06 : 1,028.87 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.06/1,028.87 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.06x = 1,028.87 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.06x = 230,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,189.09/686.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.52

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