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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.13, 1,049.46 and 662.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.13, 1,049.46 and 662.25 is: 991.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.13 : 1,049.46 = 662.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.13/1,049.46 = 662.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.13x = 1,049.46 × 662.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.13x = 695,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,004.89/701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.26

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