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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 1,026.18 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.08, 1,026.18 and 492.12 is: 737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.08 : 1,026.18 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.08/1,026.18 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.08x = 1,026.18 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.08x = 505,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,003.70/685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.15

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