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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.26, 1,023.44 and 649.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.26, 1,023.44 and 649.81 is: 969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.26 : 1,023.44 = 649.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.26/1,023.44 = 649.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.26x = 1,023.44 × 649.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.26x = 665,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,041.55/686.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.08

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