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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.68, 1,026.87 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.68, 1,026.87 and 396.24 is: 593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.68 : 1,026.87 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.68/1,026.87 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.68x = 1,026.87 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.68x = 406,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,886.97/685.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.41

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