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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.56, 1,044.90 and 687.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.56, 1,044.90 and 687.60 is: 1,025.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.56 : 1,044.90 = 687.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.56/1,044.90 = 687.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.56x = 1,044.90 × 687.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.56x = 718,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,473.24/700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.57

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