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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.32, 1,045.69 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.32, 1,045.69 and 700.16 is: 1,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.32 : 1,045.69 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.32/1,045.69 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.32x = 1,045.69 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.32x = 732,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,150.31/702.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.47

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