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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.92, 1,022.32 and 684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.92, 1,022.32 and 684.88 is: 1,020.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.92 : 1,022.32 = 684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.92/1,022.32 = 684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.92x = 1,022.32 × 684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.92x = 700,166.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,166.52/685.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.77

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