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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.35, 1,029.76 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.35, 1,029.76 and 377.81 is: 566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.35 : 1,029.76 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.35/1,029.76 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.35x = 1,029.76 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.35x = 389,053.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,053.63/686.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.84

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