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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.98, 1,029.94 and 340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.98, 1,029.94 and 340.08 is: 509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.98 : 1,029.94 = 340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.98/1,029.94 = 340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.98x = 1,029.94 × 340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.98x = 350,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,262.00/686.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.86

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