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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.12, 945.92 and 527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.12, 945.92 and 527.46 is: 728.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.12 : 945.92 = 527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.12/945.92 = 527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.12x = 945.92 × 527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.12x = 498,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,934.96/685.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.24

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