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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.08, 1,029.12 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.08, 1,029.12 and 399.36 is: 599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.08 : 1,029.12 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.08/1,029.12 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.08x = 1,029.12 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.08x = 410,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,989.36/686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.04

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