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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.87, 1,030.30 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.87, 1,030.30 and 275.72 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.87 : 1,030.30 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.87/1,030.30 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.87x = 1,030.30 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.87x = 284,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,068.48/686.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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