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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.62, 1,029.05 and 555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.62, 1,029.05 and 555.32 is: 833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.62 : 1,029.05 = 555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.62/1,029.05 = 555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.62x = 1,029.05 × 555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.62x = 571,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,444.12/685.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.47

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