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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.60, 1,055 and 676.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.60, 1,055 and 676.48 is: 1,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.60 : 1,055 = 676.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.60/1,055 = 676.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.60x = 1,055 × 676.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.60x = 713,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,686.40/702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.78

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