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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.46, 1,026.79 and 360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.46, 1,026.79 and 360.13 is: 539.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.46 : 1,026.79 = 360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.46/1,026.79 = 360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.46x = 1,026.79 × 360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.46x = 369,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,777.88/685.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.46

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