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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.73, 1,028.31 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.73, 1,028.31 and 425.34 is: 637.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.73 : 1,028.31 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.73/1,028.31 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.73x = 1,028.31 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.73x = 437,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,378.93/685.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.83

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