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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.44, 1,029.78 and 631.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.44, 1,029.78 and 631.98 is: 949.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.44 : 1,029.78 = 631.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.44/1,029.78 = 631.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.44x = 1,029.78 × 631.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.44x = 650,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,800.36/685.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.46

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