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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.28, 1,053.22 and 697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.28, 1,053.22 and 697.64 is: 1,041.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.28 : 1,053.22 = 697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.28/1,053.22 = 697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.28x = 1,053.22 × 697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.28x = 734,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,768.40/705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.81

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