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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 1,029.24 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 1,029.24 and 583.74 is: 874.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 1,029.24 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/1,029.24 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 1,029.24 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 600,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,808.56/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.69

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