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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.56, 1,049.37 and 690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.56, 1,049.37 and 690.60 is: 1,030.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.56 : 1,049.37 = 690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.56/1,049.37 = 690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.56x = 1,049.37 × 690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.56x = 724,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,694.92/703.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.04

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