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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.16, 1,028.37 and 377.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.16, 1,028.37 and 377.34 is: 565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.16 : 1,028.37 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.16/1,028.37 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.16x = 1,028.37 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.16x = 388,045.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,045.14/686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.53

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