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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.87, 1,028.50 and 425.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.87, 1,028.50 and 425.86 is: 638.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.87 : 1,028.50 = 425.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.87/1,028.50 = 425.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.87x = 1,028.50 × 425.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.87x = 437,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,993.37/685.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.60

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