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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.62, 1,034.76 and 618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.62, 1,034.76 and 618.22 is: 931.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.62 : 1,034.76 = 618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.62/1,034.76 = 618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.62x = 1,034.76 × 618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.62x = 639,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,706.24/686.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.67

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