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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.92, 1,060.42 and 697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.92, 1,060.42 and 697.40 is: 1,046.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.92 : 1,060.42 = 697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.92/1,060.42 = 697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.92x = 1,060.42 × 697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.92x = 739,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,536.91/706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.14

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