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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.85, 1,029.36 and 513.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.85, 1,029.36 and 513.09 is: 768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.85 : 1,029.36 = 513.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.85/1,029.36 = 513.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.85x = 1,029.36 × 513.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.85x = 528,154.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,154.32/686.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.95

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