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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.55, 1,028.91 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.55, 1,028.91 and 274.97 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.55 : 1,028.91 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.55/1,028.91 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.55x = 1,028.91 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.55x = 282,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,919.38/685.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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