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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.62, 1,052.12 and 672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.62, 1,052.12 and 672.68 is: 1,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.62 : 1,052.12 = 672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.62/1,052.12 = 672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.62x = 1,052.12 × 672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.62x = 707,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,736.72/700.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.16

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