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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.36, 1,052.66 and 698.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.36, 1,052.66 and 698.73 is: 1,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.36 : 1,052.66 = 698.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.36/1,052.66 = 698.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.36x = 1,052.66 × 698.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.36x = 735,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,521.63/701.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.72

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