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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.04, 1,026.36 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.04, 1,026.36 and 489.68 is: 733.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.04 : 1,026.36 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.04/1,026.36 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.04x = 1,026.36 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.04x = 502,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,587.96/685.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.66

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