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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.40, 1,030.20 and 549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.40, 1,030.20 and 549.10 is: 824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.40 : 1,030.20 = 549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.40/1,030.20 = 549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.40x = 1,030.20 × 549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.40x = 565,682.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,682.82/686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.14

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