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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.30, 1,026.90 and 511.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.30, 1,026.90 and 511.15 is: 765.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.30 : 1,026.90 = 511.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.30/1,026.90 = 511.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.30x = 1,026.90 × 511.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.30x = 524,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,899.94/685.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.94

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