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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.45, 1,027.67 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.45, 1,027.67 and 425.66 is: 637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.45 : 1,027.67 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.45/1,027.67 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.45x = 1,027.67 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.45x = 437,438.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,438.45/686.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.25

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