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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.70, 1,027.69 and 597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.70, 1,027.69 and 597.50 is: 895.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.70 : 1,027.69 = 597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.70/1,027.69 = 597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.70x = 1,027.69 × 597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.70x = 614,044.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,044.78/685.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.50

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