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