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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.26, 1,045.26 and 649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.26, 1,045.26 and 649.56 is: 969.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.26 : 1,045.26 = 649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.26/1,045.26 = 649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.26x = 1,045.26 × 649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.26x = 678,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,959.09/700.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.58

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