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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.16, 1,055.80 and 688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.16, 1,055.80 and 688.88 is: 1,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.16 : 1,055.80 = 688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.16/1,055.80 = 688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.16x = 1,055.80 × 688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.16x = 727,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,319.50/706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.96

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