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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.58, 1,029.22 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.58, 1,029.22 and 275.46 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.58 : 1,029.22 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.58/1,029.22 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.58x = 1,029.22 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.58x = 283,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,508.94/686.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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