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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.58, 1,029.18 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.58, 1,029.18 and 275.64 is: 413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.58 : 1,029.18 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.58/1,029.18 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.58x = 1,029.18 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.58x = 283,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,683.18/686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.18

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