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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.63, 1,060.56 and 686.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.63, 1,060.56 and 686.71 is: 1,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.63 : 1,060.56 = 686.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.63/1,060.56 = 686.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.63x = 1,060.56 × 686.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.63x = 728,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,297.16/712.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.98

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