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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.38, 1,027.79 and 629.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.38, 1,027.79 and 629.29 is: 942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.38 : 1,027.79 = 629.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.38/1,027.79 = 629.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.38x = 1,027.79 × 629.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.38x = 646,777.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,777.97/686.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.30

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