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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 1,022.04 and 562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.08, 1,022.04 and 562.96 is: 839.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.08 : 1,022.04 = 562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.08/1,022.04 = 562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.08x = 1,022.04 × 562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.08x = 575,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,367.64/685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.85

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