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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.55, 1,029.09 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.55, 1,029.09 and 275.52 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.55 : 1,029.09 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.55/1,029.09 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.55x = 1,029.09 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.55x = 283,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,534.88/686.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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