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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 1,026.72 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.08, 1,026.72 and 376.92 is: 564.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.08 : 1,026.72 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.08/1,026.72 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.08x = 1,026.72 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.08x = 386,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,991.30/685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.88

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