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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.79, 1,029.29 and 598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.79, 1,029.29 and 598.50 is: 896.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.79 : 1,029.29 = 598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.79/1,029.29 = 598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.79x = 1,029.29 × 598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.79x = 616,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,027.07/686.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.97

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