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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.98, 1,028.66 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.98, 1,028.66 and 577.02 is: 864.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.98 : 1,028.66 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.98/1,028.66 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.98x = 1,028.66 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.98x = 593,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,554.20/686.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.01

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