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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.35, 1,029.98 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.35, 1,029.98 and 566.06 is: 849.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.35 : 1,029.98 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.35/1,029.98 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.35x = 1,029.98 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.35x = 583,030.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,030.48/686.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.47

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