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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.53, 1,035.19 and 629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.53, 1,035.19 and 629.13 is: 948.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.53 : 1,035.19 = 629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.53/1,035.19 = 629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.53x = 1,035.19 × 629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.53x = 651,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,262.36/686.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.62

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