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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.58, 1,028.90 and 378.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.58, 1,028.90 and 378.57 is: 567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.58 : 1,028.90 = 378.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.58/1,028.90 = 378.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.58x = 1,028.90 × 378.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.58x = 389,515.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,515.48/686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.33

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