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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.61, 1,064.28 and 686.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.61, 1,064.28 and 686.31 is: 1,027.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.61 : 1,064.28 = 686.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.61/1,064.28 = 686.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.61x = 1,064.28 × 686.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.61x = 730,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,426.01/710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.89

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