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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.75, 1,056.15 and 698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.75, 1,056.15 and 698.70 is: 1,050.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 1,056.15 = 698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/1,056.15 = 698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 1,056.15 × 698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 737,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,932.01/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.06

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