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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.13, 1,026.72 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.13, 1,026.72 and 372.56 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.13 : 1,026.72 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.13/1,026.72 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.13x = 1,026.72 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.13x = 382,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,509.67/685.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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