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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.88, 1,051.74 and 700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.88, 1,051.74 and 700.80 is: 1,045.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.88 : 1,051.74 = 700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.88/1,051.74 = 700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.88x = 1,051.74 × 700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.88x = 737,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,059.39/704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.65

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