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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.84, 1,058.34 and 691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.84, 1,058.34 and 691.88 is: 1,038.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.84 : 1,058.34 = 691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.84/1,058.34 = 691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.84x = 1,058.34 × 691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.84x = 732,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,244.28/704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.88

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