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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 1,051.20 and 648.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 1,051.20 and 648.36 is: 972.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 1,051.20 = 648.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/1,051.20 = 648.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 1,051.20 × 648.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 681,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,556.03/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.81

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