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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.14, 1,028.90 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.14, 1,028.90 and 253.20 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.14 : 1,028.90 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.14/1,028.90 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.14x = 1,028.90 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.14x = 260,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,517.48/686.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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