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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.42, 1,046.59 and 685.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.42, 1,046.59 and 685.67 is: 1,023.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.42 : 1,046.59 = 685.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.42/1,046.59 = 685.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.42x = 1,046.59 × 685.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.42x = 717,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,615.37/701.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.09

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