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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.28, 945.29 and 561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.28, 945.29 and 561.44 is: 774.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.28 : 945.29 = 561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.28/945.29 = 561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.28x = 945.29 × 561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.28x = 530,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,727.38/685.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.47

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