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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.52, 1,022.65 and 649.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.52, 1,022.65 and 649.26 is: 967.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.52 : 1,022.65 = 649.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.52/1,022.65 = 649.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.52x = 1,022.65 × 649.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.52x = 663,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,964.12/686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.14

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