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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.71, 1,048.92 and 652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.71, 1,048.92 and 652.05 is: 973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.71 : 1,048.92 = 652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.71/1,048.92 = 652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.71x = 1,048.92 × 652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.71x = 683,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,945.84/702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.30

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