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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.23, 1,028.24 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.23, 1,028.24 and 289.88 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.23 : 1,028.24 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.23/1,028.24 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.23x = 1,028.24 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.23x = 298,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,064.02/685.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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