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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.92, 1,029.45 and 378.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.92, 1,029.45 and 378.31 is: 566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.92 : 1,029.45 = 378.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.92/1,029.45 = 378.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.92x = 1,029.45 × 378.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.92x = 389,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,451.23/686.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.95

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