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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.96, 1,035.68 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.96, 1,035.68 and 579.52 is: 873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.96 : 1,035.68 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.96/1,035.68 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.96x = 1,035.68 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.96x = 600,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,197.27/686.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.70

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