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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.55, 1,021.81 and 646.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.55, 1,021.81 and 646.63 is: 963.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.55 : 1,021.81 = 646.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.55/1,021.81 = 646.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.55x = 1,021.81 × 646.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.55x = 660,733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,733.00/685.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.80

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