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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.94, 1,030.20 and 378.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.94, 1,030.20 and 378.93 is: 568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.94 : 1,030.20 = 378.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.94/1,030.20 = 378.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.94x = 1,030.20 × 378.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.94x = 390,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,373.69/686.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.28

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