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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.75, 1,029.53 and 583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.75, 1,029.53 and 583.31 is: 874.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.75 : 1,029.53 = 583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.75/1,029.53 = 583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.75x = 1,029.53 × 583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.75x = 600,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,539.18/686.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.47

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