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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.10, 1,030.24 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.10, 1,030.24 and 542.46 is: 814.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.10 : 1,030.24 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.10/1,030.24 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.10x = 1,030.24 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.10x = 558,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,863.99/686.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.55

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