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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.80, 945.27 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.80, 945.27 and 607.50 is: 837.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.80 : 945.27 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.80/945.27 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.80x = 945.27 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.80x = 574,251.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,251.53/685.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.35

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