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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.16, 1,027.32 and 492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.16, 1,027.32 and 492.38 is: 738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.16 : 1,027.32 = 492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.16/1,027.32 = 492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.16x = 1,027.32 × 492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.16x = 505,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,826.69/685.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.27

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