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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.40, 1,027.84 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.40, 1,027.84 and 274.44 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.40 : 1,027.84 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.40/1,027.84 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.40x = 1,027.84 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.40x = 282,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,080.41/685.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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