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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.09, 1,027.36 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.09, 1,027.36 and 289.61 is: 434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.09 : 1,027.36 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.09/1,027.36 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.09x = 1,027.36 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.09x = 297,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,533.73/685.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.30

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