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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.40, 1,030.02 and 661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.40, 1,030.02 and 661.30 is: 992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.40 : 1,030.02 = 661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.40/1,030.02 = 661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.40x = 1,030.02 × 661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.40x = 681,152.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,152.23/686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.35

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