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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.61, 1,052.40 and 685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.61, 1,052.40 and 685.14 is: 1,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.61 : 1,052.40 = 685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.61/1,052.40 = 685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.61x = 1,052.40 × 685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.61x = 721,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,041.34/701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.70

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