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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.88, 1,032.24 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.88, 1,032.24 and 362.64 is: 544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.88 : 1,032.24 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.88/1,032.24 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.88x = 1,032.24 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.88x = 374,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,331.51/686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.97

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