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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.08, 1,027.65 and 548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.08, 1,027.65 and 548.38 is: 821.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.08 : 1,027.65 = 548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.08/1,027.65 = 548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.08x = 1,027.65 × 548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.08x = 563,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,542.71/686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.40

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