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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.91, 1,028.10 and 591.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.91, 1,028.10 and 591.87 is: 885.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.91 : 1,028.10 = 591.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.91/1,028.10 = 591.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.91x = 1,028.10 × 591.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.91x = 608,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,501.55/686.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.85

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