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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,051.02 and 700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,051.02 and 700.30 is: 1,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,051.02 = 700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,051.02 = 700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,051.02 × 700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 736,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,029.31/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.96

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