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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.27, 1,029.15 and 425.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.27, 1,029.15 and 425.89 is: 638.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.27 : 1,029.15 = 425.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.27/1,029.15 = 425.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.27x = 1,029.15 × 425.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.27x = 438,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,299.55/686.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.67

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