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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 1,029.51 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 1,029.51 and 439.76 is: 659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 1,029.51 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/1,029.51 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 1,029.51 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 452,739.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,739.89/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.13

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