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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.06, 1,024.86 and 594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.06, 1,024.86 and 594.82 is: 889.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.06 : 1,024.86 = 594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.06/1,024.86 = 594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.06x = 1,024.86 × 594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.06x = 609,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,607.23/685.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.86

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