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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.60, 1,027.08 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.60, 1,027.08 and 396.16 is: 593.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.60 : 1,027.08 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.60/1,027.08 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.60x = 1,027.08 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.60x = 406,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,888.01/685.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.48

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