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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.52, 1,027.58 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.52, 1,027.58 and 274.54 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.52 : 1,027.58 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.52/1,027.58 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.52x = 1,027.58 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.52x = 282,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,111.81/685.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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