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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.68, 1,477.81 and 698.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.68, 1,477.81 and 698.58 is: 964.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.68 : 1,477.81 = 698.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.68/1,477.81 = 698.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.68x = 1,477.81 × 698.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.68x = 1,032,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,368.51/1,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.22

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