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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 1,030.40 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 1,030.40 and 275.84 is: 413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 1,030.40 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/1,030.40 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 1,030.40 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 284,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,225.54/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.79

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