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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.80, 1,051.76 and 676.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.80, 1,051.76 and 676.88 is: 1,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.80 : 1,051.76 = 676.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.80/1,051.76 = 676.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.80x = 1,051.76 × 676.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.80x = 711,915.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,915.31/700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.86

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