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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 1,027.35 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.08, 1,027.35 and 531.18 is: 796.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.08 : 1,027.35 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.08/1,027.35 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.08x = 1,027.35 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.08x = 545,707.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,707.77/685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.56

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