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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.38, 1,025.61 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.38, 1,025.61 and 425.16 is: 636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.38 : 1,025.61 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.38/1,025.61 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.38x = 1,025.61 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.38x = 436,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,048.35/685.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.21

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