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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.35, 1,029.53 and 549.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.35, 1,029.53 and 549.66 is: 824.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.35 : 1,029.53 = 549.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.35/1,029.53 = 549.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.35x = 1,029.53 × 549.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.35x = 565,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,896.69/686.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.50

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