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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.95, 1,027.99 and 571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.95, 1,027.99 and 571.12 is: 855.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.95 : 1,027.99 = 571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.95/1,027.99 = 571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.95x = 1,027.99 × 571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.95x = 587,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,105.65/685.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.90

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