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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.52, 1,056.58 and 699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.52, 1,056.58 and 699.90 is: 1,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.52 : 1,056.58 = 699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.52/1,056.58 = 699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.52x = 1,056.58 × 699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.52x = 739,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,500.34/707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.20

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