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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.90, 1,031.13 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.90, 1,031.13 and 362.18 is: 543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.90 : 1,031.13 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.90/1,031.13 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.90x = 1,031.13 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.90x = 373,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,454.66/686.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.68

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