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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.09, 1,027.60 and 531.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.09, 1,027.60 and 531.55 is: 796.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.09 : 1,027.60 = 531.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.09/1,027.60 = 531.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.09x = 1,027.60 × 531.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.09x = 546,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,220.78/686.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.14

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