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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.64, 1,030.56 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.64, 1,030.56 and 397.68 is: 596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.64 : 1,030.56 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.64/1,030.56 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.64x = 1,030.56 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.64x = 409,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,833.10/686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.87

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