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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.94, 1,027.67 and 609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.94, 1,027.67 and 609.03 is: 911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.94 : 1,027.67 = 609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.94/1,027.67 = 609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.94x = 1,027.67 × 609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.94x = 625,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,881.86/686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.12

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