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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.83, 1,031.60 and 590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.83, 1,031.60 and 590.12 is: 886.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.83 : 1,031.60 = 590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.83/1,031.60 = 590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.83x = 1,031.60 × 590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.83x = 608,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,767.79/686.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.34

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