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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.60, 1,027.56 and 425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.60, 1,027.56 and 425.20 is: 637.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.60 : 1,027.56 = 425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.60/1,027.56 = 425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.60x = 1,027.56 × 425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.60x = 436,918.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,918.51/685.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.28

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