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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.40, 1,056.60 and 693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.40, 1,056.60 and 693.60 is: 1,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.40 : 1,056.60 = 693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.40/1,056.60 = 693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.40x = 1,056.60 × 693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.40x = 732,857.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,857.76/704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.40

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