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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.64, 1,027.42 and 511.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.64, 1,027.42 and 511.49 is: 766.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.64 : 1,027.42 = 511.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.64/1,027.42 = 511.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.64x = 1,027.42 × 511.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.64x = 525,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,516.35/685.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.46

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