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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.98, 1,028.73 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.98, 1,028.73 and 275.01 is: 412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.98 : 1,028.73 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.98/1,028.73 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.98x = 1,028.73 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.98x = 282,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,911.04/685.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.42

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