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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.96, 1,028.68 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.96, 1,028.68 and 247.09 is: 370.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.96 : 1,028.68 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.96/1,028.68 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.96x = 1,028.68 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.96x = 254,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,172.73/685.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.54

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