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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.50, 1,029.38 and 339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.50, 1,029.38 and 339.82 is: 509.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.50 : 1,029.38 = 339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.50/1,029.38 = 339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.50x = 1,029.38 × 339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.50x = 349,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,803.91/686.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.55

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