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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.73, 1,027.82 and 377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.73, 1,027.82 and 377.42 is: 565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.73 : 1,027.82 = 377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.73/1,027.82 = 377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.73x = 1,027.82 × 377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.73x = 387,915.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,915.63/685.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.70

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