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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.26, 1,028.50 and 594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.26, 1,028.50 and 594.14 is: 891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.26 : 1,028.50 = 594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.26/1,028.50 = 594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.26x = 1,028.50 × 594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.26x = 611,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,066.36/685.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.73

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