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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.56, 1,050.86 and 691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.56, 1,050.86 and 691.60 is: 1,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.56 : 1,050.86 = 691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.56/1,050.86 = 691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.56x = 1,050.86 × 691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.56x = 726,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,774.78/704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.53

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