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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.06, 1,045.02 and 691.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.06, 1,045.02 and 691.67 is: 1,029.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.06 : 1,045.02 = 691.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.06/1,045.02 = 691.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.06x = 1,045.02 × 691.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.06x = 722,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,803.76/702.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.55

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