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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.56, 1,029.64 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.56, 1,029.64 and 378.56 is: 567.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.56 : 1,029.64 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.56/1,029.64 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.56x = 1,029.64 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.56x = 389,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,780.52/686.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.73

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