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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.65, 1,046.57 and 671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.65, 1,046.57 and 671.06 is: 999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.65 : 1,046.57 = 671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.65/1,046.57 = 671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.65x = 1,046.57 × 671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.65x = 702,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,311.26/702.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.52

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