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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.56, 1,028.88 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.56, 1,028.88 and 344.80 is: 516.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.56 : 1,028.88 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.56/1,028.88 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.56x = 1,028.88 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.56x = 354,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,757.82/686.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.72

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