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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.73, 1,028.79 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.73, 1,028.79 and 412.02 is: 617.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.73 : 1,028.79 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.73/1,028.79 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.73x = 1,028.79 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.73x = 423,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,882.06/686.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.25

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