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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 1,030.04 and 655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.92, 1,030.04 and 655.12 is: 983.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.92 : 1,030.04 = 655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.92/1,030.04 = 655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.92x = 1,030.04 × 655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.92x = 674,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,799.80/685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.79

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