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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.08, 1,029.75 and 594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.08, 1,029.75 and 594.84 is: 894.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.08 : 1,029.75 = 594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.08/1,029.75 = 594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.08x = 1,029.75 × 594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.08x = 612,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,536.49/685.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.11

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