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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.15, 1,031.50 and 635.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.15, 1,031.50 and 635.42 is: 955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.15 : 1,031.50 = 635.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.15/1,031.50 = 635.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.15x = 1,031.50 × 635.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.15x = 655,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,435.73/686.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.24

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