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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.02, 1,060.30 and 702.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.02, 1,060.30 and 702.39 is: 1,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.02 : 1,060.30 = 702.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.02/1,060.30 = 702.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.02x = 1,060.30 × 702.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.02x = 744,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,744.12/710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.91

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