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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.76, 1,030.76 and 595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.76, 1,030.76 and 595.64 is: 893.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.76 : 1,030.76 = 595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.76/1,030.76 = 595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.76x = 1,030.76 × 595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.76x = 613,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,953.75/686.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.99

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