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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 1,028.86 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.92, 1,028.86 and 253.06 is: 379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.92 : 1,028.86 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.92/1,028.86 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.92x = 1,028.86 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.92x = 260,363.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,363.31/685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.58

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