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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.39, 1,027.18 and 561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.39, 1,027.18 and 561.54 is: 840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.39 : 1,027.18 = 561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.39/1,027.18 = 561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.39x = 1,027.18 × 561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.39x = 576,807.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,807.21/686.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.36

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