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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.37, 1,029.22 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.37, 1,029.22 and 339.31 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.37 : 1,029.22 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.37/1,029.22 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.37x = 1,029.22 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.37x = 349,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,221.20/686.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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