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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.04, 1,053.27 and 685.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.04, 1,053.27 and 685.55 is: 1,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.04 : 1,053.27 = 685.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.04/1,053.27 = 685.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.04x = 1,053.27 × 685.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.04x = 722,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,063.98/707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.25

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