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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.68, 1,053.29 and 693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.68, 1,053.29 and 693.02 is: 1,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.68 : 1,053.29 = 693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.68/1,053.29 = 693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.68x = 1,053.29 × 693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.68x = 729,955.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,955.40/706.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.94

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