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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.05, 1,027.82 and 491.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.05, 1,027.82 and 491.59 is: 737.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.05 : 1,027.82 = 491.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.05/1,027.82 = 491.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.05x = 1,027.82 × 491.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.05x = 505,266.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,266.03/685.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.56

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