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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 1,027.92 and 503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.92, 1,027.92 and 503.40 is: 754.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.92 : 1,027.92 = 503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.92/1,027.92 = 503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.92x = 1,027.92 × 503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.92x = 517,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,454.93/685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.40

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