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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.78, 1,029.69 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.78, 1,029.69 and 339.69 is: 509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.78 : 1,029.69 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.78/1,029.69 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.78x = 1,029.69 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.78x = 349,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,775.40/686.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.30

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