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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.46, 1,029.86 and 522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.46, 1,029.86 and 522.44 is: 783.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.46 : 1,029.86 = 522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.46/1,029.86 = 522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.46x = 1,029.86 × 522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.46x = 538,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,040.06/686.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.79

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