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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.59, 1,030.91 and 549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.59, 1,030.91 and 549.23 is: 824.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.59 : 1,030.91 = 549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.59/1,030.91 = 549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.59x = 1,030.91 × 549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.59x = 566,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,206.70/686.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.66

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