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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 1,029.18 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 1,029.18 and 443.16 is: 664.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 1,029.18 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/1,029.18 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 1,029.18 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 456,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,091.41/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.00

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