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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.89, 1,060.62 and 692.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.89, 1,060.62 and 692.85 is: 1,039.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.89 : 1,060.62 = 692.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.89/1,060.62 = 692.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.89x = 1,060.62 × 692.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.89x = 734,850.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,850.57/706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.55

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