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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.70, 1,029.42 and 503.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.70, 1,029.42 and 503.85 is: 755.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.70 : 1,029.42 = 503.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.70/1,029.42 = 503.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.70x = 1,029.42 × 503.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.70x = 518,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,673.27/686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.31

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