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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.72, 1,030.70 and 613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.72, 1,030.70 and 613.48 is: 920.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.72 : 1,030.70 = 613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.72/1,030.70 = 613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.72x = 1,030.70 × 613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.72x = 632,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,313.84/686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.77

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