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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.61, 1,061.58 and 695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.61, 1,061.58 and 695.92 is: 1,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.61 : 1,061.58 = 695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.61/1,061.58 = 695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.61x = 1,061.58 × 695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.61x = 738,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,774.75/702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.47

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