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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.23, 1,029.80 and 503.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.23, 1,029.80 and 503.07 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.23 : 1,029.80 = 503.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.23/1,029.80 = 503.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.23x = 1,029.80 × 503.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.23x = 518,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,061.49/686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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