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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 1,046.20 and 670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 1,046.20 and 670.70 is: 999.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 1,046.20 = 670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/1,046.20 = 670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 1,046.20 × 670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 701,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,690.63/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.36

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