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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.74, 1,028.34 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.74, 1,028.34 and 252.78 is: 379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.74 : 1,028.34 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.74/1,028.34 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.74x = 1,028.34 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.74x = 259,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,943.79/685.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.07

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