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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.56, 1,029.20 and 339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.56, 1,029.20 and 339.68 is: 509.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.56 : 1,029.20 = 339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.56/1,029.20 = 339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.56x = 1,029.20 × 339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.56x = 349,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,598.66/686.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.20

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