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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.93, 1,028.56 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.93, 1,028.56 and 361.61 is: 541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.93 : 1,028.56 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.93/1,028.56 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.93x = 1,028.56 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.93x = 371,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,937.58/686.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.45

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