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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.64, 1,030.37 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.64, 1,030.37 and 394.50 is: 592.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.64 : 1,030.37 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.64/1,030.37 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.64x = 1,030.37 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.64x = 406,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,485.08/686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.00

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