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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.56, 1,023.88 and 648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.56, 1,023.88 and 648.24 is: 966.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.56 : 1,023.88 = 648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.56/1,023.88 = 648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.56x = 1,023.88 × 648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.56x = 663,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,719.97/686.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.73

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