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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.44, 1,028.06 and 340.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.44, 1,028.06 and 340.02 is: 509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.44 : 1,028.06 = 340.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.44/1,028.06 = 340.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.44x = 1,028.06 × 340.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.44x = 349,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,560.96/686.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.24

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