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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.67, 1,030.17 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.67, 1,030.17 and 491.76 is: 737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.67 : 1,030.17 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.67/1,030.17 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.67x = 1,030.17 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.67x = 506,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,596.40/686.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.76

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