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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.34, 1,029.29 and 576.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.34, 1,029.29 and 576.68 is: 864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.34 : 1,029.29 = 576.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.34/1,029.29 = 576.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.34x = 1,029.29 × 576.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.34x = 593,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,562.93/686.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.82

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