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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.45, 1,027.84 and 412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.45, 1,027.84 and 412.16 is: 617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.45 : 1,027.84 = 412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.45/1,027.84 = 412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.45x = 1,027.84 × 412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.45x = 423,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,632.47/686.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.14

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