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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.64, 1,028.52 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.64, 1,028.52 and 252.78 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.64 : 1,028.52 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.64/1,028.52 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.64x = 1,028.52 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.64x = 259,989.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,989.29/685.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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