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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.28, 1,031.94 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.28, 1,031.94 and 524.28 is: 788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.28 : 1,031.94 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.28/1,031.94 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.28x = 1,031.94 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.28x = 541,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,025.50/686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.35

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