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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,050.62 and 692.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,050.62 and 692.10 is: 1,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,050.62 = 692.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,050.62 = 692.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,050.62 × 692.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 727,130.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,130.64/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.27

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