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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.39, 1,029.58 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.39, 1,029.58 and 362.39 is: 543.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.39 : 1,029.58 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.39/1,029.58 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.39x = 1,029.58 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.39x = 373,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,103.44/686.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.58

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