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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685, 1,026.16 and 587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685, 1,026.16 and 587.80 is: 880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685 : 1,026.16 = 587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685/1,026.16 = 587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685x = 1,026.16 × 587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685x = 603,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,176.85/685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.55

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