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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.26, 1,033.16 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.26, 1,033.16 and 638.28 is: 962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.26 : 1,033.16 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.26/1,033.16 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.26x = 1,033.16 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.26x = 659,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,442.17/685.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.32

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