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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.92, 1,052.94 and 694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.92, 1,052.94 and 694.28 is: 1,040.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.92 : 1,052.94 = 694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.92/1,052.94 = 694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.92x = 1,052.94 × 694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.92x = 731,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,035.18/702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.00

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