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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.92, 1,030.40 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.92, 1,030.40 and 173.92 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.92 : 1,030.40 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.92/1,030.40 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.92x = 1,030.40 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.92x = 179,207.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,207.17/686.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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