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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.53, 1,026.74 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.53, 1,026.74 and 411.04 is: 615.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.53 : 1,026.74 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.53/1,026.74 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.53x = 1,026.74 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.53x = 422,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,033.52/685.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.63

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