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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.13, 1,037.03 and 701.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.13, 1,037.03 and 701.13 is: 1,037.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.13 : 1,037.03 = 701.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.13/1,037.03 = 701.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.13x = 1,037.03 × 701.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.13x = 727,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,089.34/701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.03

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