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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.75, 1,028.05 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.75, 1,028.05 and 274.50 is: 411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.75 : 1,028.05 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.75/1,028.05 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.75x = 1,028.05 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.75x = 282,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,199.73/685.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.52

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