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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.30, 1,029.58 and 617.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.30, 1,029.58 and 617.45 is: 926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.30 : 1,029.58 = 617.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.30/1,029.58 = 617.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.30x = 1,029.58 × 617.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.30x = 635,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,707.48/686.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.29

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