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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.42, 1,029.73 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.42, 1,029.73 and 224.04 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.42 : 1,029.73 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.42/1,029.73 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.42x = 1,029.73 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.42x = 230,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,700.71/686.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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