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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.93, 1,082.97 and 685.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.93, 1,082.97 and 685.67 is: 1,027.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.93 : 1,082.97 = 685.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.93/1,082.97 = 685.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.93x = 1,082.97 × 685.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.93x = 742,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,554.63/722.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.15

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