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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.25, 1,029.33 and 549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.25, 1,029.33 and 549.56 is: 824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.25 : 1,029.33 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.25/1,029.33 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.25x = 1,029.33 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.25x = 565,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,681.17/686.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.31

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