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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.45, 1,027.65 and 646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.45, 1,027.65 and 646.40 is: 967.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.45 : 1,027.65 = 646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.45/1,027.65 = 646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.45x = 1,027.65 × 646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.45x = 664,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,272.96/686.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.69

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