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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.54, 1,028.31 and 582.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.54, 1,028.31 and 582.67 is: 874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.54 : 1,028.31 = 582.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.54/1,028.31 = 582.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.54x = 1,028.31 × 582.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.54x = 599,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,165.39/685.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.01

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