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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.83, 1,028.76 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.83, 1,028.76 and 252.99 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.83 : 1,028.76 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.83/1,028.76 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.83x = 1,028.76 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.83x = 260,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,265.99/685.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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