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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.45, 1,022.29 and 612.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.45, 1,022.29 and 612.55 is: 913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.45 : 1,022.29 = 612.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.45/1,022.29 = 612.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.45x = 1,022.29 × 612.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.45x = 626,203.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,203.74/685.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.57

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