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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.41, 1,027.32 and 575.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.41, 1,027.32 and 575.71 is: 861.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.41 : 1,027.32 = 575.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.41/1,027.32 = 575.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.41x = 1,027.32 × 575.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.41x = 591,433.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,433.67/686.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.64

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