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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.52, 1,027.80 and 513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.52, 1,027.80 and 513.96 is: 769.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.52 : 1,027.80 = 513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.52/1,027.80 = 513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.52x = 1,027.80 × 513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.52x = 528,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,248.09/686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.46

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