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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.64, 1,026.84 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.64, 1,026.84 and 531.20 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.64 : 1,026.84 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.64/1,026.84 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.64x = 1,026.84 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.64x = 545,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,457.41/685.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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