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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.62, 1,030.02 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.62, 1,030.02 and 362.08 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.62 : 1,030.02 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.62/1,030.02 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.62x = 1,030.02 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.62x = 372,949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,949.64/686.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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