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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.57, 1,028.94 and 613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.57, 1,028.94 and 613.36 is: 919.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.57 : 1,028.94 = 613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.57/1,028.94 = 613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.57x = 1,028.94 × 613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.57x = 631,107.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,107.57/686.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.22

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