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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.55, 1,030.20 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.55, 1,030.20 and 291.20 is: 436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.55 : 1,030.20 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.55/1,030.20 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.55x = 1,030.20 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.55x = 299,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,989.09/686.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.95

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