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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.99, 1,028.98 and 583.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.99, 1,028.98 and 583.03 is: 874.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.99 : 1,028.98 = 583.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.99/1,028.98 = 583.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.99x = 1,028.98 × 583.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.99x = 599,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,926.21/685.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.54

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