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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.29, 1,051.65 and 645.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.29, 1,051.65 and 645.35 is: 969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.29 : 1,051.65 = 645.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.29/1,051.65 = 645.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.29x = 1,051.65 × 645.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.29x = 678,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,677.07/700.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.14

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