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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.36, 1,051.15 and 697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.36, 1,051.15 and 697.73 is: 1,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.36 : 1,051.15 = 697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.36/1,051.15 = 697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.36x = 1,051.15 × 697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.36x = 733,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,413.63/700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.20

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