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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.59, 1,028.87 and 630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.59, 1,028.87 and 630.02 is: 944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.59 : 1,028.87 = 630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.59/1,028.87 = 630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.59x = 1,028.87 × 630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.59x = 648,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,205.53/686.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.10

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