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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.54, 1,042.81 and 690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.54, 1,042.81 and 690.16 is: 1,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.54 : 1,042.81 = 690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.54/1,042.81 = 690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.54x = 1,042.81 × 690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.54x = 719,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,705.75/700.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.36

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