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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.45, 1,028.13 and 588.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.45, 1,028.13 and 588.61 is: 882.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.45 : 1,028.13 = 588.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.45/1,028.13 = 588.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.45x = 1,028.13 × 588.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.45x = 605,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,167.60/685.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.88

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