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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.11, 1,026.90 and 376.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.11, 1,026.90 and 376.68 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.11 : 1,026.90 = 376.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.11/1,026.90 = 376.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.11x = 1,026.90 × 376.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.11x = 386,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,812.69/685.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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