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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.32, 1,031.64 and 596.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.32, 1,031.64 and 596.14 is: 896.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.32 : 1,031.64 = 596.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.32/1,031.64 = 596.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.32x = 1,031.64 × 596.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.32x = 615,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,001.87/686.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.09

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