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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.26, 1,028.82 and 274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.26, 1,028.82 and 274.98 is: 412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.26 : 1,028.82 = 274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.26/1,028.82 = 274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.26x = 1,028.82 × 274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.26x = 282,904.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,904.92/686.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.24

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