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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.92, 1,049.94 and 692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.92, 1,049.94 and 692.28 is: 1,037.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.92 : 1,049.94 = 692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.92/1,049.94 = 692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.92x = 1,049.94 × 692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.92x = 726,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,852.46/700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.00

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