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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.67, 1,034.71 and 567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.67, 1,034.71 and 567.60 is: 855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.67 : 1,034.71 = 567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.67/1,034.71 = 567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.67x = 1,034.71 × 567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.67x = 587,301.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,301.40/686.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.29

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