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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.92, 1,055.92 and 696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.92, 1,055.92 and 696.28 is: 1,042.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.92 : 1,055.92 = 696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.92/1,055.92 = 696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.92x = 1,055.92 × 696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.92x = 735,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,215.98/704.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.98

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