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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.40, 1,026.72 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.40, 1,026.72 and 548.88 is: 821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.40 : 1,026.72 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.40/1,026.72 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.40x = 1,026.72 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.40x = 563,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,546.07/686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.02

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