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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.83, 1,029.04 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.83, 1,029.04 and 541.52 is: 811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.83 : 1,029.04 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.83/1,029.04 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.83x = 1,029.04 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.83x = 557,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,245.74/686.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.33

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