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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.91, 1,030.62 and 413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.91, 1,030.62 and 413.19 is: 619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.91 : 1,030.62 = 413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.91/1,030.62 = 413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.91x = 1,030.62 × 413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.91x = 425,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,841.88/686.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.94

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