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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.10, 1,028.73 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.10, 1,028.73 and 541.46 is: 813.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.10 : 1,028.73 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.10/1,028.73 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.10x = 1,028.73 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.10x = 557,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,016.15/685.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.04

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