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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.89, 1,028.84 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.89, 1,028.84 and 253.05 is: 379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.89 : 1,028.84 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.89/1,028.84 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.89x = 1,028.84 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.89x = 260,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,346.70/685.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.58

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