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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.75, 1,028.97 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.75, 1,028.97 and 524.48 is: 785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.75 : 1,028.97 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.75/1,028.97 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.75x = 1,028.97 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.75x = 539,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,669.04/686.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.84

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