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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.48, 1,027.53 and 392.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.48, 1,027.53 and 392.89 is: 588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.48 : 1,027.53 = 392.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.48/1,027.53 = 392.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.48x = 1,027.53 × 392.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.48x = 403,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,706.26/685.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.94

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