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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.26, 1,027.08 and 570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.26, 1,027.08 and 570.93 is: 854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.26 : 1,027.08 = 570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.26/1,027.08 = 570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.26x = 1,027.08 × 570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.26x = 586,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,393.35/686.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.48

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