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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.57, 1,028.02 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.57, 1,028.02 and 412.29 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.57 : 1,028.02 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.57/1,028.02 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.57x = 1,028.02 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.57x = 423,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,842.37/686.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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