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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.07, 1,024.05 and 631.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.07, 1,024.05 and 631.17 is: 942.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.07 : 1,024.05 = 631.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.07/1,024.05 = 631.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.07x = 1,024.05 × 631.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.07x = 646,349.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,349.64/686.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.10

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