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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.05, 943.38 and 610.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.05, 943.38 and 610.53 is: 840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.05 : 943.38 = 610.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.05/943.38 = 610.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.05x = 943.38 × 610.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.05x = 575,961.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,961.79/685.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.76

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