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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.66, 1,063.07 and 697.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.66, 1,063.07 and 697.53 is: 1,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.66 : 1,063.07 = 697.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.66/1,063.07 = 697.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.66x = 1,063.07 × 697.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.66x = 741,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,519.73/708.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.37

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