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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.61, 1,028.52 and 522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.61, 1,028.52 and 522.34 is: 782.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.61 : 1,028.52 = 522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.61/1,028.52 = 522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.61x = 1,028.52 × 522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.61x = 537,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,234.57/686.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.45

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