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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.84, 1,028.91 and 397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.84, 1,028.91 and 397.67 is: 595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.84 : 1,028.91 = 397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.84/1,028.91 = 397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.84x = 1,028.91 × 397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.84x = 409,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,166.64/686.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.72

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