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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.16, 1,030.80 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.16, 1,030.80 and 594 is: 892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.16 : 1,030.80 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.16/1,030.80 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.16x = 1,030.80 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.16x = 612,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,295.20/686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.35

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