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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 1,045.11 and 699.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 1,045.11 and 699.96 is: 1,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 1,045.11 = 699.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/1,045.11 = 699.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 1,045.11 × 699.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 731,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,535.20/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.68

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