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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.23, 1,027.77 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.23, 1,027.77 and 274.26 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.23 : 1,027.77 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.23/1,027.77 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.23x = 1,027.77 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.23x = 281,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,876.20/685.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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