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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.16, 1,027.76 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.16, 1,027.76 and 651.96 is: 977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.16 : 1,027.76 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.16/1,027.76 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.16x = 1,027.76 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.16x = 670,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,058.41/685.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.96

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