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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 966.87 and 692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 966.87 and 692.70 is: 953.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 966.87 = 692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/966.87 = 692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 966.87 × 692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 669,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,750.85/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.65

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