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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.70, 1,030.44 and 531.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.70, 1,030.44 and 531.96 is: 798.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.70 : 1,030.44 = 531.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.70/1,030.44 = 531.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.70x = 1,030.44 × 531.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.70x = 548,152.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,152.86/686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.24

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