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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.56, 1,050.68 and 698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.56, 1,050.68 and 698.08 is: 1,041.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.56 : 1,050.68 = 698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.56/1,050.68 = 698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.56x = 1,050.68 × 698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.56x = 733,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,458.69/704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.02

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