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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.54, 1,029.90 and 361.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.54, 1,029.90 and 361.93 is: 542.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.54 : 1,029.90 = 361.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.54/1,029.90 = 361.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.54x = 1,029.90 × 361.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.54x = 372,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,751.71/686.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.94

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