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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.40, 1,028.17 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.40, 1,028.17 and 191.81 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.40 : 1,028.17 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.40/1,028.17 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.40x = 1,028.17 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.40x = 197,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,211.46/685.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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