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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.50, 1,051.14 and 662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.50, 1,051.14 and 662.96 is: 994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.50 : 1,051.14 = 662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.50/1,051.14 = 662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.50x = 1,051.14 × 662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.50x = 696,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,863.77/700.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.81

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