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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.14, 1,028.91 and 492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.14, 1,028.91 and 492.96 is: 739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.14 : 1,028.91 = 492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.14/1,028.91 = 492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.14x = 1,028.91 × 492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.14x = 507,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,207.00/686.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.22

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