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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.08, 1,028.90 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.08, 1,028.90 and 253.14 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.08 : 1,028.90 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.08/1,028.90 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.08x = 1,028.90 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.08x = 260,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,455.75/686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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