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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.86, 1,030.74 and 641.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.86, 1,030.74 and 641.29 is: 962.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.86 : 1,030.74 = 641.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.86/1,030.74 = 641.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.86x = 1,030.74 × 641.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.86x = 661,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,000.05/686.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.36

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