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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.02, 1,057.33 and 700.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.02, 1,057.33 and 700.40 is: 1,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.02 : 1,057.33 = 700.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.02/1,057.33 = 700.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.02x = 1,057.33 × 700.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.02x = 740,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,550.43/708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.95

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