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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.61, 1,058.56 and 693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.61, 1,058.56 and 693.92 is: 1,048.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.61 : 1,058.56 = 693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.61/1,058.56 = 693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.61x = 1,058.56 × 693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.61x = 734,556.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,556.87/700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.46

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