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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.52, 1,033.26 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.52, 1,033.26 and 619.44 is: 932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.52 : 1,033.26 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.52/1,033.26 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.52x = 1,033.26 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.52x = 640,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,042.57/686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.30

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