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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.24, 1,029.12 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.24, 1,029.12 and 399.44 is: 599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.24 : 1,029.12 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.24/1,029.12 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.24x = 1,029.12 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.24x = 411,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,071.69/686.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.02

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