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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.96, 1,048.56 and 676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.96, 1,048.56 and 676 is: 1,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.96 : 1,048.56 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.96/1,048.56 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.96x = 1,048.56 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.96x = 708,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,826.56/700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.22

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