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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.76, 1,028.76 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.76, 1,028.76 and 397.28 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.76 : 1,028.76 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.76/1,028.76 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.76x = 1,028.76 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.76x = 408,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,705.77/685.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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