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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.74, 1,029.69 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.74, 1,029.69 and 275.80 is: 413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.74 : 1,029.69 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.74/1,029.69 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.74x = 1,029.69 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.74x = 283,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,988.50/686.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.53

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