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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.87, 1,029.28 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.87, 1,029.28 and 361.25 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.87 : 1,029.28 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.87/1,029.28 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.87x = 1,029.28 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.87x = 371,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,822.25/686.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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