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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.51, 1,028.92 and 340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.51, 1,028.92 and 340.01 is: 509.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.51 : 1,028.92 = 340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.51/1,028.92 = 340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.51x = 1,028.92 × 340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.51x = 349,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,841.60/686.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.59

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