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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.20, 1,027.92 and 393.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.20, 1,027.92 and 393.03 is: 589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.20 : 1,027.92 = 393.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.20/1,027.92 = 393.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.20x = 1,027.92 × 393.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.20x = 404,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,003.40/685.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.61

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