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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.16, 1,028.82 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.16, 1,028.82 and 274.82 is: 412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.16 : 1,028.82 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.16/1,028.82 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.16x = 1,028.82 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.16x = 282,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,740.31/686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.06

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