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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.90, 1,028.40 and 533.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.90, 1,028.40 and 533.10 is: 798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.90 : 1,028.40 = 533.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.90/1,028.40 = 533.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.90x = 1,028.40 × 533.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.90x = 548,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,240.04/686.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.14

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