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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.77, 1,027.87 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.77, 1,027.87 and 274.80 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.77 : 1,027.87 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.77/1,027.87 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.77x = 1,027.87 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.77x = 282,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,458.68/685.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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