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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685, 1,028.22 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685, 1,028.22 and 377.08 is: 566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685 : 1,028.22 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685/1,028.22 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685x = 1,028.22 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685x = 387,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,721.20/685
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.02

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