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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.64, 1,029.72 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.64, 1,029.72 and 378.60 is: 567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.64 : 1,029.72 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.64/1,029.72 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.64x = 1,029.72 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.64x = 389,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,851.99/686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.77

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