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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.87, 1,028.26 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.87, 1,028.26 and 377.88 is: 566.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.87 : 1,028.26 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.87/1,028.26 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.87x = 1,028.26 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.87x = 388,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,558.89/685.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.52

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